Job overview

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Mental Health Team B7

Are you interested in an opportunity in which you can use diverse physio skills and be part of an innovative, dynamic team?

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with skills in falls prevention strategies, specialist seating, postural care and pain management . This post serves then Swansea Care Home In reach Team team based in Ty Garngoch, Gorseinon. The role is fully integrated with a consultant - led proactive MDT. Experience in dealing with Dementia and profound communication difficulties  are essential. Liaising with Care Home Managers and advising on physio related Care issues is a key part of the role.

Professionally, the role sits within the SBUHB Mental Health Physiotherapy team, and would be supported by the Clinical Lead and two other B7 Older Persons MH physiotherapists. A full time Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician works within the team.

We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist with skills in falls prevention strategies, specialist seating, postural care and pain management

Informal enquiries welcome

Main duties of the job

•       Provide clinical leadership for junior and support staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by supervisor.

•       Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy Services within this designated area, holding responsibility for defined projects

•       Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, including 7-day shift pattern travel between SBU Health Board sites as required to support service delivery, with extended working hours covering 365 days of the year,

 Encourage innovation and service development at all levels of the Physiotherapy Service.

•       Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Swansea Bay Physiotherapy Service. Regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placements, and other students e.g. Work Experience.

•       Participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in developmental activities. Lead the learning and development of the clinical staff within area of expertise.

•       Continue to pursue personal development in areas of clinical interest, Service Improvement and leadership and management.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.