Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Evidence of teaching/In Service Training
- Other
Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Other
Prepared to participate in on call and extended service
- Other
Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner
- Experience
Post-graduate experience in relevant clinical specialty
- Experience
Completion of junior competency framework
- Experience
Practical experience to a level that would enable participation on the respiratory on call rota
- Experience
Therapeutic handling and risk assessments
- Experience
Managing a diverse caseload using a clinical reasoning process
- Experience
Inter-professional and team working
- Experience
Direct involvement with carers and families
- Experience
Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements
- Experience
Experience of staff supervision
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Professional registration as recognised by HPCP
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Post graduate evidence of specialist education
- Qualifications and Knowledge
CPD evidence
- Qualifications and Knowledge
IT skills
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Evidence of student supervision
- Experience
Negotiation of MDT working practices
- Experience
Experience of service development
- Experience
Experience of NHS working
- Language Requirements
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant specialty
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Clinical Education Training Course
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Member of C.S.P
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Active participation of specialist interest groups
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.
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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 29/10/26
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
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata if part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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