Job overview

We are delighted to have secured funding for this exciting new initiative

This is a brand new post offering designated Physiotherapy to our Unscheduled Care Mental Health service based in Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The post will form part of the first designated physiotherapy service within the SBUHB to Mental Health Unscheduled Care wards and will hopefully lead to other developments in future

It will provide Physiotherapy cover for a single point of admission ward offering assessment, treatment and advice for a variety of co-existing physical problems whilst also offering support and interventions for those with acute mental health needs. It links with two wards based in Swansea and there will be close links with the Physiotherapy team there

Patients in this service may have various mental health issues including attempts at self- harm, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions This role provides an exciting opportunity to promote activity and healthy lifestyle to a population that has a high risk of co-morbidities.

Main duties of the job

Offer assessment and treatment for a variety of conditions using highly skilled assessment and interventions

To offer advice on issues such as mobility, ability to access local transport and falls risk

To plan and undertake exercise opportunities on the ward , and work closely with community exercise providers to enable continuity of healthy lifestyle post discharge

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
  • HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
  • Clinical Educator for Physiotherapy Students

    • Desirable criteria

  • Membership CSP
  • Membership relevant Special Interest Group

    • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Broad range of recent experience in different aspects of Physiotherapy
  • Knowledge of health issues relevant to the area
  • Knowledge and Experience of key mental health conditions
  • Experience of close working within MDT
  • Experience in giving advice to other professionals and MDT teaching

    • Desirable criteria

  • Direct experience of working in Adult Mental Health
  • Experience in Wheelchair provision and assessment
  • Demonstrated interest in health promotion issues

    • Professional

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence self directed learning and courses relevant to area
  • Evidence of supervision of junior staff
  • Experience in measuring quality of service through audit or other mechanism

    • Desirable criteria

  • Problem solving and organisational skills
  • Highly motivated
  • Demonstrates keen interest in the area

    • Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

    Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable