Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal physiotherapy team in Prince Charles hospital has arisen. Join our recently refurbished department in delivering high quality MSK care. We offer supervision and mentoring and excellent opportunities to get involved in research, service development and audit.
Main duties of the job
We are really excited to welcome a new Specialist Physiotherapist to the MSK Physiotherapy team here at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical skills managing acuteand chronic injuries andbe part of a dynamic team of MSK Physiotherapists.
The post holder will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment and identification of problems of patients, including those with complex presentation, producing a highly specialised treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of physical treatment skills.
They will be required to work independently as part of our MSK OP team, with fantastic learning opportunities.The physiotherapy department will be looking for an HCPC registered physiotherapist who can demonstrate previous comprehensive experience of working within the field of musculoskeletal physiotherapy; and have a good working knowledge of NHS systems and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of broad spectrum NHS training
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of NHS Health Systems
- Evidence of Specialist MSK interest/development
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of Band 5 rotational experience including T&O and Respiratory
- Oncall competencies
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Road
Merthyr Tydfill
CF47 9DT