Job summary
This is an opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team of physiotherapists and support staff in the rehabilitation or patients within the musculoskeletal service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The musculoskeletal outpatients team provide therapy for individuals at Singleton Hospital.
The post holder will support the physiotherapy team with administration, group exercise classes, hydrotherapy and carrying a case load of patients who they will see for 1:1 sessions following a therapy plan.
The role includes working in outpatients physiotherapy at Singleton Hospital hospital and we work dynamically with other physiotherapy team members to deliver the best care to our patients.
We form part of a large team of therapists who work across Swansea Bay Health Board in other sites and hospitals .
We have a strong ethos of learning and development
The job involves working with the guidance and supervision of registered physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitation to patients.
The job involves other administrative and support duties for the physiotherapy team.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
English
Essential
1. Evidence of Level 3 qualification : diploma in PT Support, NVQ for eg
Desirable
2. Evidence of knowledge of medical conditions
English
Essential
3. Clinical NHS Experience or rehabilitation setting
Desirable
4. Experience of working with complex conditions and/ or challenging behaviour