Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board with the development of a new Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner role within the County of Pembrokeshire.

This post will support the development of the MSK pathway by working alongside GPs and MDT’s in the primary care setting. It will support a cluster of GP practices in North Pembrokeshire including Barlow House Surgery, Fishguard Surgery, Preseli Peaks Surgery, Robert Street Surgery, Solva Surgery, St David’s Surgery, St Thomas Surgery and Winch Lane Surgery.

The University Health Board is working towards developing a fully integrated pathway and as part of this vision, the post holder will be required to work closely with existing core MSK physiotherapy and Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Services (CMATS). It will provide an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of physiotherapy practice, to develop strong clinical networks with primary care teams and to streamline pathways of care for our patients.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales

The University Health Board proactively supports post graduate training and also other forms of internal /external CPD. We have a strong and established clinical team of experienced MSK Advanced practitioners and Clinical Specialists working within primary care and CMATS, who link regularly with orthopaedic and tertiary consultant led MDTs. There will be a linked governance structure between this new primary care role and existing services to ensure the development of integration/ strong networks.

Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with award winning beaches and National Parks. The area has a rich heritage and history. There are also vibrant social communities that will help you find a better work life balance. It is a part of the UK that attracts many 1000’s of tourists every year. Why not make a positive professional move and also live in a place that other people only get to visit on holidays. We’d love to hear from you.

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.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 20/09/22