Job summary
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.
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.
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.
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
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses/training
Desirable
- Evidence of band 5 and 6 level NHS experience in MSK IP/ OP Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- 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
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX