Job summary Hywel Dda University Health Board presents TWO exciting opportunities for motivated and experienced Physiotherapists to join our NHS & Public Health Award Winning - "Home First Team" (Intermediate Care Services) in Carmarthenshire. Click here to read more about it Here's a link to a video of our Physiotherapists within the team, telling their story and experience of working in our team : Click here We are an innovative, comprehensive team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, Dietitians, Nurses, GP's, Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Associates, Social Workers, Senior Reablement Workers, and Third Sector Agents striving to deliver the right support, at the right time in the right place as close to home as possible. The role will form part of the "Home First" Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), all of whom work together to provide early intervention, period of rehabilitation and assessment in our bed based and home-based community settings to immediately mitigate loss in function, risk of deconditioning, nutritional deficit, deterioration in their mental health to increase people's time spent at home rather than hospital. Main duties of the job Our approach is to deliver patient care in a holistic, person-centred manner, supporting patients, when possible, to stay/return in a safe manner to their own homes where they may continue to be a valued member of their own community. As a versatile postgraduate, you will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, expertise in frailty syndrome, neurological conditions, cardiorespiratory conditions, MSK problems and a good understanding of current issues affecting intermediate care and community services. Successful applicants will require an excellent ability to work autonomously, managing and prioritising a diverse and unpredictable caseload, with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and pressurised environment alongside members of the MDT. Post holders will be expected to support & supervise junior Physiotherapy staff, Physiotherapy Technicians, Rehabilitation Assistants/Frailty Support Workers, and students. This is an exciting opportunity for two driven individuals, passionate about the value of community physiotherapy to maintain momentum in transforming our community services across organisations for the people of Carmarthenshire and future generations. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Compressed hours Reference number 100-AHP011-0225 Job locations Eastgate 48 Stepney Place Llanelli SA15 3YF Job description Job responsibilities As a Physiotherapy Service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and the importance of offering learning opportunities to support staff in their development, both internally and externally. Staff are actively promoted to undertake post-graduate study with opportunities to apply for shared funding available. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 26/03/2025. If you have any further questions in regards to the posts, then please get in touch we would love to get to know you and answer your questions. Job description Job responsibilities As a Physiotherapy Service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and the importance of offering learning opportunities to support staff in their development, both internally and externally. Staff are actively promoted to undertake post-graduate study with opportunities to apply for shared funding available. The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 26/03/2025. If you have any further questions in regards to the posts, then please get in touch we would love to get to know you and answer your questions. Person Specification Qualification and Knowledge Essential Professional registration as recognised by HPCP Post graduate evidence of specialist education CPD evidence IT skills Desirable Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty Clinical Education Training Course. Member of C.S.P Active participation of specialist interest groups Experience Essential Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty Completion of junior competency framework Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process Inter-professional and team working Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Experience of staff supervision Desirable Experience of service development Experience of NHS working Evidence of student supervision Negotiation of MDT working practices Other Essential Evidence of teaching / In-Service Training. Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Prepared to participate in on call and extended service Ability to travel between sites and across the community to undertake home visits in a timely manner Language Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualification and Knowledge Essential Professional registration as recognised by HPCP Post graduate evidence of specialist education CPD evidence IT skills Desirable Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty Clinical Education Training Course. Member of C.S.P Active participation of specialist interest groups Experience Essential Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty Completion of junior competency framework Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process Inter-professional and team working Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Experience of staff supervision Desirable Experience of service development Experience of NHS working Evidence of student supervision Negotiation of MDT working practices Other Essential Evidence of teaching / In-Service Training. Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Prepared to participate in on call and extended service Ability to travel between sites and across the community to undertake home visits in a timely manner Language Requirements Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Eastgate 48 Stepney Place Llanelli SA15 3YF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)