Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialist

Position Overview

The Musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy division is presenting an opportunity for a full-time, permanent physiotherapy role at Band 6 level.

This service encompasses a wide geographical area, providing care across multiple counties. The positions are available in various locations within the health board.

The MSK service includes therapeutic hydrotherapy, structured exercise classes, and the implementation of specialized programs aimed at managing patients with osteoarthritis affecting the hip and knee. Collaboration with national exercise referral initiatives and local activity providers is a key focus to enhance support for patients post-rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will integrate into an established team of physiotherapists dedicated to delivering rehabilitation services within their designated clinical specialty. This role necessitates collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

The individual will manage their own patient caseload, which includes self-referrals as well as referrals from general practitioners, allied health professionals, social services, and specialists. Operating as an independent practitioner, the candidate will utilize advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient management strategies.

Continuous professional development is essential, and the candidate will be involved in the education and supervision of junior staff and students.

Additionally, the role includes contributing to service modernization and development initiatives, which may involve participation in audit and evaluation processes.

The candidate will also be expected to engage in a flexible service provision, which may include participation in an on-call respiratory service as required.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for planning and delivering NHS healthcare services across a diverse population. Our dedicated workforce provides a range of services, including primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities care.

We operate several hospitals and community facilities, ensuring comprehensive healthcare access for our population.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• Professional registration recognized by the relevant regulatory body.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant specialty.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Proficient IT skills.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications up to diploma level in a relevant specialty.
• Completion of a Clinical Education Training Course.
• Active participation in specialist interest groups.

Experience

Essential:

• Postgraduate experience in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Completion of a junior competency framework.
• Practical experience enabling participation in on-call services.
• Skills in therapeutic handling and risk assessment.
• Experience managing a diverse patient caseload.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct involvement with patients and their families.
• Evidence of compliance with clinical governance standards.
• Experience in supervising staff.

Desirable:

• Experience in supervising students.
• Negotiation of multidisciplinary team practices.
• Experience in service development.
• Experience within the NHS framework.

Language Proficiency

Desirable:

• Welsh language skills (Level 1).

Other Requirements

Essential:

• Evidence of teaching or in-service training.
• A flexible approach to meet service demands.
• Willingness to participate in on-call and extended service hours.
• Ability to travel between various service locations efficiently.