Job Description

Come and work for the SBUHB Physiotherapy Service in beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastline, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.
Joining our team you will be afforded fantastic opportunities for CPD, teaching and mentoring through senior staff educated to Masters level, or above. We have long established links with multiple South Wales Universities, for undergrad and post- grad Physio education, including the provision of student placements.
Recently we have had many staff secure HEIW funding for post graduate study. We have strong relationships with the School of Health Science, and School of Medicine at Swansea University, both in terms of accessing post-grad courses, supporting research projects, and providing teaching and education to medical students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties:
To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital & community settings and on home visits.
To be an active participant in the On Call rota and the 7-day working rota.
To maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
To develop skills and knowledge through participation in the band 5 Development Programme and competency framework.
To gain experience through participation in the 4 monthly rotational scheme and complete all core objectives.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
20 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
xc2xa330,420 to xc2xa337,030 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-AHP018-0325
Job locations
Morriston Hospital
Heol Maes Eglwys
Swansea
SA6 6NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification attached to this advert or contact us for any further information. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job description and Person specification attached to this advert or contact us for any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• Knowledge of working within the NHS
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance

Experience
Essential

• Understanding of the fundamentals of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
• Basic understanding of the significance of professional regulation e.g. HCPC, CSP

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Group work skills with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer Literacy/IT skills

Skills
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Motivation & enthusiasm
• Ability to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients.

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy
• Knowledge of working within the NHS
• Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance

Experience
Essential

• Understanding of the fundamentals of Physiotherapy
• Documented evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
• Basic understanding of the significance of professional regulation e.g. HCPC, CSP

Aptitude and abilities
Essential

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Group work skills with effective written and oral communication skills.
• Computer Literacy/IT skills

Skills
Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Motivation & enthusiasm
• Ability to undertake rehabilitation handling of patients.