Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge?  You could be an important part of an exciting innovative Health Board whose objective is to provide "Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual".  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy service working across beautiful North Powys.

We are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team whose priority is to provide rehabilitation in both community and inpatient settings.

You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.
You will work closely as part of an MDT within PTHB.

Main duties of the job

Generic
To work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the therapy team in the efficient provision of a patient centred service.

Role specific
Main responsibilities include delivering inpatient rehab as part of an in-reach model to Machynlleth Hospital, in addition to managing a community caseload independently. The base will be Newtown Hospital. 

You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, have a flexible approach to work and have negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.

To contribute to service development, mentorship of junior staff, student physiotherapists and delegation of rehabilitation plans to enable active rehabilitation.

The team provide a 7-day service and all staff are expected to be part of the weekend roster.

Be flexible at times of increased demand to the service.

To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of community therapy service, having responsibility of defined projects.

We support CPD, in-service training, clinical supervision and career development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.