# Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk/2aeecff2-680e-49a3-91a5-c472918cecf9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-physiotherapist-msk/2aeecff2-680e-49a3-91a5-c472918cecf9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata if part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, 37.5 hours per week (Full time preferred, part time/job share considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-01T10:22:18.711Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/HaverfordwestPembroke_Dock/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy-v7952478 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7952478?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview The MSK physiotherapy team are offering the opportunity for a full time permanent physiotherapist to join the team. The service operates across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The current vacancies are based in Pembrokeshire. The MSK service offers Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, gym based exercise classes and delivery of the Escape programme for the management of patients with Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. We work closely with the national exercise referral scheme and are trying to develop links with 3rd sector activity providers to offer our service users further help after their rehabilitation course. Click the link below to hear all about joining the Physio Team! Allied Health Professional Recruitment - Physiotherapist - YouTube ### Main duties of the job The post holder will form part of an existing team of physiotherapists responsible for the delivery of patient rehabilitation services within Hywel Dda University Health Board within the Musculoskeletal team, including Pelvic Health. This will involve working in collaboration with inter and multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve self referrals as well as those from GP’s, AHP’s, Social Service practitioners and Consultants. They will operate as an autonomous professional with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence base to plan, implement and evaluate the management of clients. The role may involve working flexibly across primary, community and secondary care sites. The post holder will participate in the continuous professional development process, involving the education / supervising of junior staff and students. The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in audit and service evaluation processes. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of the on call respiratory service. ### Detailed job description and main 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. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. 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 minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 01.07.2026 ## Job Details The MSK physiotherapy team are offering the opportunity for a full time permanent physiotherapist to join the team. The service operates across Hywel Dda University Health Board. The current vacancies are based in Pembrokeshire. The MSK service offers Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, gym based exercise classes and delivery of the Escape programme for the management of patients with Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. We work closely with the national exercise referral scheme and are trying to develop links with 3rd sector activity providers to offer our service users further help after their rehabilitation course. Click the link below to hear all about joining the Physio Team! Allied Health Professional Recruitment - Physiotherapist - YouTube ## Job Description The post holder will form part of an existing team of physiotherapists responsible for the delivery of patient rehabilitation services within Hywel Dda University Health Board within the Musculoskeletal team, including Pelvic Health. This will involve working in collaboration with inter and multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own caseload which will involve self referrals as well as those from GP’s, AHP’s, Social Service practitioners and Consultants. They will operate as an autonomous professional with a high level of clinical and technical skill and expertise, using evidence base to plan, implement and evaluate the management of clients. The role may involve working flexibly across primary, community and secondary care sites. The post holder will participate in the continuous professional development process, involving the education / supervising of junior staff and students. The post holder will play a key role in supporting service modernisation and development. This will include involvement in audit and service evaluation processes. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7 day service, based on service need. This will be on a rota basis. The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of the on call respiratory service. ## 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. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. 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 minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 01.07.2026 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - 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 ### Experience **Essential** - 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 - Direct involvement with carers and families - Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements - Experience of staff supervision **Desirable** - Evidence of student supervision - Negotiation of MDT working practices - Experience of service development - Experience of NHS working ### Language Requirements **Desirable** - Welsh speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Professional registration as recognised by HPCP - Post graduate evidence of specialist education - CPD evidence - IT skills **Desirable** - 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 ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 712.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10288218) - [jdps english (pdf, 175.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10278008) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.