Job summary As a Paediatric, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in South Powys your role will be to be a leader of a small team of Specialist therapists delivering excellent services to a huge variety of patients in the rural context of Powys. Strong leadership skills and ability to upskill and network will be essential as you navigate complex care, rurality and diverse speciality as an autonomous practitioner. Main duties of the job To provide physiotherapy to babies, children and young people in South Powys. To provide supportive and strong leadership as part of the senior clinical leadership team ensuring there is equity of support and strategic direction for the team across a widely dispersed team. To provide advanced physiotherapy care in multiple settings and using mediums such as Rebound Therapy, aqua therapy, .serial casting, neurologically specific handling, exercise programmes depending on the needs of the person and the clinical need. Promote and demonstrate the right leadership culture. Assist the Head of service. Be responsible for the physiotherapy within the designated area. Provide supervision, performance manage, appraisal of designated staff. Use active audit cycles to ensure effective improvements and quality assurance. Ensure high levels of clinical practice. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. About us 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. Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 070-AHP062-1224-A Job locations Brecon War Memorial Hospital /Ystradgynlais Community Hospital Brecon /Ystradgynlais LD3 7NS 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential HCPC Registered BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent Relevant post graduate training at Masters Level or equivalent demonstrable academic knowledge to Masters level Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Documented evidence of CPD Desirable Membership of CSP Appropriate Clinical Educator Course Membership of appropriate clinical specialist interest group. Experience of audit procedures Leadership and first line management experience Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of a range of health settings Experience Essential Extensive postgraduate experience with significant experience at a Senior level Experience of taking responsibility and managing complex caseloads Experience of clinical supervision of junior staff and students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Aptitude and Abilities Essential Working knowledge of local and national agendas and ability to deliver within service Excellent organisational skills Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Demonstrates high level of physiotherapy knowledge of assessment and clinical reasoning Ability to take initiative and resolve problems Ability to motivate and influence a team of staff Clinical supervision and mentoring skills Excellent communication skills I.T. literate Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to work autonomously Flexible working e.g. weekend working as needed Desirable Presentation and training skills Critical appraisal skills Able to speak welsh Values Essential Can demonstrate PTHB Values OTHER Essential Be able to work flexible Travel throughout Powys Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential HCPC Registered BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent Relevant post graduate training at Masters Level or equivalent demonstrable academic knowledge to Masters level Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Documented evidence of CPD Desirable Membership of CSP Appropriate Clinical Educator Course Membership of appropriate clinical specialist interest group. Experience of audit procedures Leadership and first line management experience Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of a range of health settings Experience Essential Extensive postgraduate experience with significant experience at a Senior level Experience of taking responsibility and managing complex caseloads Experience of clinical supervision of junior staff and students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Aptitude and Abilities Essential Working knowledge of local and national agendas and ability to deliver within service Excellent organisational skills Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Demonstrates high level of physiotherapy knowledge of assessment and clinical reasoning Ability to take initiative and resolve problems Ability to motivate and influence a team of staff Clinical supervision and mentoring skills Excellent communication skills I.T. literate Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to work autonomously Flexible working e.g. weekend working as needed Desirable Presentation and training skills Critical appraisal skills Able to speak welsh Values Essential Can demonstrate PTHB Values OTHER Essential Be able to work flexible Travel throughout Powys 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Brecon War Memorial Hospital /Ystradgynlais Community Hospital Brecon /Ystradgynlais LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)