Job summary

Would you like to work clinically in an area where you will utilise all the physiotherapy skills you have and develop skills in areas that you hadn’t known existed?

The Neath Port Talbot Community Learning Disability Team has a vacancy for a Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist.

The Learning Disability Service of the Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Group of Swansea Bay University Health Board provides a service to adults with a Learning Disability across 3 Health Boards and 7 local authorities.

We are seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to join the well established Community Learning Disability Team in Neath Port Talbot .

The team is committed to the delivery of user focused services to improve the health and well-being of the population.

The post will offer:

  • A comprehensive induction programme.
  • An opportunity to develop skills and work collaboratively with service users, families, carers, partnership agencies, the multi-disciplinary team and Delivery Unit services.
  • A supportive environment that will enhance clinical and supervisory skills through work based practice, training, commitment to CPD, clinical effectiveness, audit, research and peer support.
  • Established and structured processes for Clinical, Professional and Management Supervision and for Personal Development Review.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide specialist physiotherapy services through a combination of assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment programmes, intervention and teaching that aim to improve, maximise and maintain the physical ability and minimise the disability of people with a learning disability.
  • To be responsible for a defined caseload as allocated, using evidence based practice and client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions that aim to achieve best outcomes for the client.
  • To provide advice to carers, team members, partnership agencies in supporting clients and implementing physiotherapy programmes in the client’s home and community environment.
  • To supervise staff and delegate duties.
  • To supervise Physiotherapy students on clinical placement

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services – we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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

09 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-AHP025-0223

Job locations

Neath Community Learning Disability, Cimla Hospital

Cimla road, Cimla

Neath Port Talbot

SA11 3SU

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Physio degree or similar
  • HCPC registered

Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant Ax and RX interventions to LD
  • Awareness and knowledge of relevant policy and legislation (MCA etc)
  • knoweledge of clinical governance , audit and research
  • understanding of roles of MDT and partnership working

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post grad with varied clinical experience – paeds, ortho, community, neuro, community
  • delivery of programmes in conjunction with families/carers
  • caseload management skills
  • experience of supervision and delegation

Skills

Essential

  • verbal, written, listening with a wide variety of people, methods
  • involving patients in Ax and Rx
  • organisational and prioritisation skills
  • independent and team working
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Physio degree or similar
  • HCPC registered

Knowledge

Essential

  • Relevant Ax and RX interventions to LD
  • Awareness and knowledge of relevant policy and legislation (MCA etc)
  • knoweledge of clinical governance , audit and research
  • understanding of roles of MDT and partnership working

Experience

Essential

  • 2 years post grad with varied clinical experience – paeds, ortho, community, neuro, community
  • delivery of programmes in conjunction with families/carers
  • caseload management skills
  • experience of supervision and delegation

Skills

Essential

  • verbal, written, listening with a wide variety of people, methods
  • involving patients in Ax and Rx
  • organisational and prioritisation skills
  • independent and team working

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).