Specialist Physiotherapist

Are you a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within Hywel Dda University Health Board?
Look no further! We're currently have an opportunity for a highly motivated, driven and passionate Physiotherapist to join a dynamic In-patient/Rehabilitation Physiotherapy team in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. The In-patient Physiotherapy team provide rehabilitation to a wide range of patients who have been critically unwell, required a surgical procedure or have been medically unwell. We play a pivotal role in a patient’s journey from critical care to home by linking with other members of the multidisciplinary team, attending board rounds and providing holistic patient centred care.
The post holder will work closely with in-patient 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.
The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly in the acute setting across surgical wards, medical 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 case load will consist of medical and surgical rehabilitation patients as well as a respiratory element.
The role offers the opportunity to provide supervision and teaching to support workers, Band 5’s and students alike.
Whilst the main focus of the role will be based in Prince Philip Hospital, there is an expectation to work flexibly alongside services in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen 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.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales
This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.
We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.
As a service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and invest in their professional growth. We provide comprehensive opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally where staff are actively prompted to undertake post-graduate study (Opportunities to apply for shared funding).
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 15.04.2024