Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (No more than 1:6 weekends)
- Job ref
- 130-AHP092-0624
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Neath Port Talbot Hospital
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist In-Patient and Out-Patient MSK Physiotherapist
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a clinician to work across the Musculoskeletal pathway in both out patient and in-patient environment. The post holder will be required to work at all Swansea Bay University Health Board sites including: Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Singleton, Gorseinon and Morriston Hospitals to deliver a high quality in- patient and outpatient MSK care. You will need to have completed at least one or two rotations at both band 5 and 6 level in MSK out-patients and Trauma and Orthopaedics. Any additional MSK experience would be advantageous.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working across the MSK pathway in both Primary Care out-patient services and Secondary Care inpatient areas in Trauma & Orthopaedics and Spinal as part of a 7 day rota. You will be involved with assessing and managing a wide range of MSK conditions including; acute fractures, post operative care and chronic condition management. The post holder will work alongside dedicated highly qualified clinicians who will support your professional development. The post holder will develop patient centred therapy and rehabilitation through utilising of extensive skills and abilities.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- • Professional Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/training
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of band 5 and 6 level NHS experience in MSK IP/ OP Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Substantial broad range of experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in an NHS rotational physiotherapy post
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary team
- Substantial contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, students and assistants
- Ability to organize, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients or carers
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kelly Devonport
- Job title
- MSK Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862043
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