Job summary Hywel Dda University Health Board presents an exciting opportunity for motivated and experienced physiotherapists to work within Glangwili Hospital. This will be a rotational post working within our Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic service and across Critical Care and Surgical wards. Dependent on service development there maybe potential to expand to other rotations. Trauma and Orthopaedics: As the hospital is the Major Trauma Unit for Hywel Dda University Health Board, the post will involve management of patient trauma in a full range of conditions including fragility fractures, upper and lower limb trauma and major Trauma repatriations. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in the T&O outreach service in the community. Critical Care and Surgery: The Critical Care and Surgical Physiotherapy team provide rehabilitation to a wide range of patients who have been critically unwell, have been medically unwell,post surgical procedure or as part of the Major Trauma Network pathway. We play a pivotal role in a patient's journey from Critical Care to home. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly in the acute setting across surgical wards, trauma and orthopaedic wards and Critical Care. The post holder will be expected to be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist assessment clinical reasoning skills and managing a complex caseload daily. The post holder will assess, develop and implement co-produced, personalised treatment plans for patients with a diverse range of conditions. We place a strong emphases on patient centred care to foster independence and well-being. The applicant will need an excellent ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, support and supervise physiotherapy students and staff. Whilst the main focus of the role will be based in Glangwili Hospital, there is an expectation to work flexibly alongside services and have the ability to travel to Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli as required. The post holder will be required to have the skills in order to participate in the respiratory On-call service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. As part of the role, you will require extensive experience and expertise in the principles, standards and delivery of inpatient rehabilitation with demonstrable knowledge of managing a complex caseloads. The team is committed to providing a quality, comprehensive and sustainable service for our patients. 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 12 March 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 100-AHP020-0325 Job locations Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work closely with inpatient and community colleagues, local MDT and community services, in order to maximise patient outcomes. Innovative practice and service development is encouraged and supported. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service and future developments in 7 day working. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. This is an opportunity to join teams that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive outcome for your patients. 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 10/04/2025. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will work closely with inpatient and community colleagues, local MDT and community services, in order to maximise patient outcomes. Innovative practice and service development is encouraged and supported. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service and future developments in 7 day working. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. This is an opportunity to join teams that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive outcome for your patients. 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 10/04/2025. 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 group. 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 Evidence of student supervision Negoitation of MDT working practices. Experience of service development Experience of NHS working 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 in community 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 group. 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 Evidence of student supervision Negoitation of MDT working practices. Experience of service development Experience of NHS working 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 in community 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 Glangwili General Hospital Dolgwili Road Carmarthen SA31 2AF Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)