Job summary Senior Physiotherapist in Trauma and Orthopaedics We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join our rotational trauma and orthopaedic team. The post holder will rotate between the Royal Gwent, Nevill Hall and Grange University hospital, covering both elective and trauma caseloads. The successful applicant will be a clinician who has breadth of experience in the inpatient setting and specific experience within trauma and orthopaedics. The post holder will work as part of a 7 day rota. Main duties of the job We are looking for a forward-thinking clinician with the skills to combine specialist clinical practice with innovation. You will be committed to following best practice and speciality guidelines with the promotion of high-quality physiotherapy services. The successful post holder needs to be flexible, motivated, and committed to put the patient's strengths, voice, choice and control at the centre of any interventions. You will have demonstrable leadership qualities, excellent communication and time management skills with proven abilities to build networks across sites and disciplines. You will work alongside a clinical specialist and the Clinical Lead physiotherapist to develop your skills, knowledge and experience across the four pillars of practice. The successful applicant will be actively involved in the education, supervision and mentoring of more junior staff and physiotherapy undergraduate students. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, those who have a disability or impairment or are from the LGBTQ community and those who are underrepresented within the Health Board. Date posted 29 January 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 Reference number 040-AHP015-0125 Job locations Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB 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 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 Other Essential Available for on call and weekend work Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Ability to adapt to changes in work routine Physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling demanded by the role Clear reason for application Experience Essential Broad range of post graduate clinical experience Able to demonstrate approp level of clinical reasoning & knowledge across a range of clinical specialities Participating & delivering IST programme Having undertaken a rotation or previous role within T&O Desirable Worked in UK as HCPC registered PT Evidence of working unsupervised Participated in on call & 7 day working Previous band 6 position Experience of participating in or contributing to service development projects Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma HCPC Registered Desirable MCSP Completion of clinical educators course or equivalent Appropriate range of post graduate clinical education Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to discuss clinical reasoning process & recognise and react to adverse clinical signs Effective team work & communication skills Evidence of initiative & time management Awareness & ability to be understand clinical governance Challenges facing NHS Evidence of CPD Ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills Previous experience of supervising staff Desirable Commitment to research Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or post graduate level IT Literate Ability to speak Welsh Awareness of specific clinical guidelines (local and national) Person Specification Other Essential Available for on call and weekend work Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Ability to adapt to changes in work routine Physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling demanded by the role Clear reason for application Experience Essential Broad range of post graduate clinical experience Able to demonstrate approp level of clinical reasoning & knowledge across a range of clinical specialities Participating & delivering IST programme Having undertaken a rotation or previous role within T&O Desirable Worked in UK as HCPC registered PT Evidence of working unsupervised Participated in on call & 7 day working Previous band 6 position Experience of participating in or contributing to service development projects Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma HCPC Registered Desirable MCSP Completion of clinical educators course or equivalent Appropriate range of post graduate clinical education Skills & Knowledge Essential Ability to discuss clinical reasoning process & recognise and react to adverse clinical signs Effective team work & communication skills Evidence of initiative & time management Awareness & ability to be understand clinical governance Challenges facing NHS Evidence of CPD Ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills Previous experience of supervising staff Desirable Commitment to research Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or post graduate level IT Literate Ability to speak Welsh Awareness of specific clinical guidelines (local and national) 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)