Job summary
We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic, motivated and determined individuals to join our bank band 5 physiotherapy team in Hywel Dda University Health Board, and we welcome your application to join our friendly physiotherapy family.
Yes, 'physiotherapy family'. As an employer, we recognise our staff, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to creating a supportive environment that empowers them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.
We consistently receive overwhelmingly positive feedback on their experiences here in Hywel Dda. Not only for the excellent learning opportunities but the experience of feeling valued and included in the team.
Main duties of the job
As an autonomous practitioner you will be supported to work as part of a team to deliver high quality, evidence based and person centred Physiotherapy.
You will have opportunities to develop your practice and skills in a variety of areas. We are a learning organisation and value supervision and continued professional development.
Successful applicants will be proactive, motivated and compassionate, with values aligned to those of our Health Board:
1. Putting people at the heart of everything we do
2. Working together to be the best that we can be
3. Striving to deliver and develop excellent services
If you are interested in working with us in Hywel Dda University Health Board, please get in touch for more information.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
How do you know if Hywel Dda is right for you?
Ask yourself, do the following statements apply to you?
4. I want to work in a team that will support me to gain experience in a variety of services to consolidate my knowledge and develop new skills to become a well-rounded, versatile Physiotherapist
5. I want to work somewhere that has regular in-service training and a robust band 5 competency framework that will help me track my development and prepare me for potential promotions
6. I want to work somewhere that shares equal emphasis on the importance of achieving core band 5 objectives as developing me as an individual person
7. I want to work somewhere where my voice and ideas matter to improve service design and delivery of patient care
As 7 day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.
The post holder will be expected to travel within the Health Board area.
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 09/12/2024
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
8. Recognised degree/equivalent in physiotherapy
9. HPC registration
Desirable
10. CSP membership
Experience
Essential
11. Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at undergraduate level
12. Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a variety of conditions and treatment interventions
13. Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Other
Essential
14. Participation in 7 day service delivery & on call duties
15. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Language Skills
Desirable
16. welsh speaker ( Level 1 )