NHS

Rotational Physiotherapist


Pay28,834.00 - 35,099.00 / year
LocationSwansea/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9130-24-0165?language=en&page=1763&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Come and work in beautiful Swansea Bay, with fabulous coastline, outdoor pursuits, and mountain walking all within easy travelling distance.

      We welcome applications from current graduates and students due to graduate this summer, to join our band 5 Physiotherapy rotation scheme in Swansea Bay.

      We are looking for dedicated and innovative staff to join our team. Rotations are 4 monthly between in-patients, outpatients and community, across multiple locations in Swansea and Neath. These cover areas of practice including Acute Respiratory, MSK, Orthopaedics, Oncology, Neurology, Rehabilitation, Frail Elderly, Medicine and Paediatrics. You will have the opportunity to work with specialist band 6, band 7 staff, and Team Leaders, providing great learning opportunities and support.

      Many of our senior team are educated to master's level, or above, affording fantastic opportunities for CPD. We also have the privilege of having 2 Consultant Physiotherapists in our teams, raising our profile for research and innovation.

      We have long established links with Cardiff University, for undergraduate and post- graduate Physiotherapy education, including provision of student placements, and developed new relationships with the School of Health Science, and School of Medicine at Swansea University, in terms of accessing post-graduate courses, supporting research projects, and providing teaching and education to medical students.

      Main duties of the job

      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

      30 January 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      130-AHP020-0124

      Job locations

      Swansea Bay UHB

      Swansea

      SA6 6NL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

      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.

      We welcome both those who have already graduated and those due to graduate in 2024.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

      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.

      We welcome both those who have already graduated and those due to graduate in 2024.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • BSc Physiotherapy qualification

      Desirable

      • NHS awareness /experience

      English

      Essential

      • HCPC registration
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • BSc Physiotherapy qualification

      Desirable

      • NHS awareness /experience

      English

      Essential

      • HCPC registration

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      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 (Opens in a new tab).

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Swansea Bay University Health Board

      Address

      Swansea Bay UHB

      Swansea

      SA6 6NL


      Employer's website

      https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Swansea Bay University Health Board

      Address

      Swansea Bay UHB

      Swansea

      SA6 6NL


      Employer's website

      https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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