Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for a static Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist in trauma & orthopaedics. The post is based in Withybush General Hospital, Pembrokeshire.
The post holder will need to have significant experience in trauma & orthopaedics and rehabilitation, with an ability to contribute to the development of the team. They will be supporting the delivery of rehabilitation for falls, frailty, and Major Trauma Network patients. Whilst the focus of the role will be on the acute ward, there is an expectation that the role will include working collaboratively with the community team in Pembrokeshire to facilitate appropriate treatment pathways as required. They will need to demonstrate leadership skills and multidisciplinary working, with a passion to achieve the best possible outcome for their clients and the desire for service improvement.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service and future developments in 7 day working.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team delivering rehabilitation in a busy Orthopaedic inpatient setting. The post holder will be expected to be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist assessment clinical reasoning skills and managing a complex caseload daily. The case load will consist of complex orthopaedic trauma patients including the Major Trauma Network pathway and could include medical and respiratory patients at times. The role includes the opportunity to provide teaching for staff members to upskill and participate in the weekend orthopaedic service. It also offers the opportunity to provide supervision and teaching to support workers, Band 5's, and students alike. Whilst the main focus of the role will be based in Withybush Hospital, there is an expectation to work flexibly alongside other services in Pembrokeshire. The post holder will be required to have the skills to participate in the Respiratory on-call service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. As part of the role, you will require extensive experience and expertise in the principles, standards, and delivery of inpatient rehabilitation with demonstrable knowledge of managing complex caseloads. The team is committed to providing a quality, comprehensive and sustainable service for our patients. About us
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients. We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard but actively encouraged. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service and participation on the respiratory on-call rota with adequate training as required. This will be on a rota basis. The ability to travel is required and although based in Pembrokeshire, there may be times where it will be necessary to travel. Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Professional registration as recognised by HCPC. CPD evidence Postgraduate evidence of specialist education Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty Clinical Education Training Course Member of C.S.P Active participation of specialist interest groups Experience
Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty Completion of junior competency framework Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process. Inter-professional and team working. Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Experience of staff supervision Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of student supervision Negotiation of MDT working practices Experience of service development Experience of NHS working Other
Evidence of teaching/In Service Training Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Prepared to participate in on call and extended service Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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.
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The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a team delivering rehabilitation in a busy Orthopaedic inpatient setting. The post holder will be expected to be an autonomous practitioner providing specialist assessment clinical reasoning skills and managing a complex caseload daily. The case load will consist of complex orthopaedic trauma patients including the Major Trauma Network pathway and could include medical and respiratory patients at times. The role includes the opportunity to provide teaching for staff members to upskill and participate in the weekend orthopaedic service. It also offers the opportunity to provide supervision and teaching to support workers, Band 5's, and students alike. Whilst the main focus of the role will be based in Withybush Hospital, there is an expectation to work flexibly alongside other services in Pembrokeshire. The post holder will be required to have the skills to participate in the Respiratory on-call service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. As part of the role, you will require extensive experience and expertise in the principles, standards, and delivery of inpatient rehabilitation with demonstrable knowledge of managing complex caseloads. The team is committed to providing a quality, comprehensive and sustainable service for our patients. About us
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients. We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard but actively encouraged. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service and participation on the respiratory on-call rota with adequate training as required. This will be on a rota basis. The ability to travel is required and although based in Pembrokeshire, there may be times where it will be necessary to travel. Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Professional registration as recognised by HCPC. CPD evidence Postgraduate evidence of specialist education Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty Clinical Education Training Course Member of C.S.P Active participation of specialist interest groups Experience
Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty Completion of junior competency framework Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process. Inter-professional and team working. Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Experience of staff supervision Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of student supervision Negotiation of MDT working practices Experience of service development Experience of NHS working Other
Evidence of teaching/In Service Training Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service Prepared to participate in on call and extended service Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1) 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.
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