Job summary Working across hospital sites and within the community across ABUHB, we are seeking dynamic, forward-thinking clinicians to join ourrotational cardio -respiratory team. You will embrace and model Health Board values, have excellent communication skills and a strong team working ethos, as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. We are looking for physiotherapists with a solid foundation in core clinical skills and who are keen to develop and enhance their knowledge, reasoning and competence within the speciality of cardiorespiratory. You willsupport innovation and change and be committed to developing services. You will be part of the specialist Cardio-Respiratory Pod and rotate through the Grange University Hospital (including critical care, surgery, cardiology, general medical, chronic respiratory), respiratory outpatients, domiciliary neuro-muscular respiratory and into the community cardiorespiratory rehabilitation services (symptom management service, cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab). You will gain support, skills and knowledge from the senior clinical team and have learning opportunities within all settings. Main duties of the job The Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide in-service training programmes across different specialities, as well as speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring.We have a structured appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. It is expected that you will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students. The post holder will contribute to the physiotherapy emergency on-call rota.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh applicants 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 26 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 Reference number 040-AHP036-0225 Job locations St Woolos Hospital Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ 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 Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive band 5 rotation Have undertaken a rotation into the speciality of cardiorespiratory Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes Evidence of having participated in on-call and weekend duties Desirable Evidence of having worked unsupervised Previous band 6 position Other requirements Essential The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role Professional appearance The ability to adapt to changes in work routine Available for on-call The ability to move between sites within the Health Board or patients' residences as demanded by the job role Clear reason for applying for specific post Desirable The ability to speak Welsh Skills & Knowledge Essential The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families The ability to work effectively in a team environment Evidence of initiative Good time management Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it's relevance in physiotherapy practice The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service The ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post holder The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements Commitment in participating in clinical and organisational audit Desirable Commitment to research Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level I T Literate Education/ Qualifications/ Training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy Registered with Health Professions Council Desirable MCSP Person Specification Experience Essential Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive band 5 rotation Have undertaken a rotation into the speciality of cardiorespiratory Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes Evidence of having participated in on-call and weekend duties Desirable Evidence of having worked unsupervised Previous band 6 position Other requirements Essential The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role Professional appearance The ability to adapt to changes in work routine Available for on-call The ability to move between sites within the Health Board or patients' residences as demanded by the job role Clear reason for applying for specific post Desirable The ability to speak Welsh Skills & Knowledge Essential The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families The ability to work effectively in a team environment Evidence of initiative Good time management Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it's relevance in physiotherapy practice The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service The ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post holder The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements Commitment in participating in clinical and organisational audit Desirable Commitment to research Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level I T Literate Education/ Qualifications/ Training Essential Diploma/degree in physiotherapy Registered with Health Professions Council Desirable MCSP 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 St Woolos Hospital Stow Hill Newport NP20 4SZ Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)