# Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/static-musculoskeletal-physiotherapist/bb962082-8b7c-47cf-b337-5c1f0c35b5b9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/static-musculoskeletal-physiotherapist/bb962082-8b7c-47cf-b337-5c1f0c35b5b9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - **Town:** Newport - **Region:** Newport - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Tue-Wed-Thurs-Fri) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T14:43:23.674Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Pontypool/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Family_Therapies_Division/Family_Therapies_Division-v8046535 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8046535?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview Based in  County Hospital, Pontypool,  MSK outpatient physiotherapy department we are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills and a strong team working ethos, as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. We are searching for a physiotherapist with a solid foundation in core Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinical skills,  who embraces innovation and is committed to utilising shared decision making and following evidence base in their clinical practice. Working within the musculoskeletal speciality you will be independently managing a musculoskeletal clinical caseload with the support of senior clinicians and mentors. ### Main duties of the job The physiotherapy team at County Hospital MSK physiotherapy  are an experienced and supportive team ,  who will facilitate and encourage your individual development. They are passionate about continuing to improve and develop services for our local population. You will work closely with the Administration team and alongside department colleagues. The ABUHB Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide education including an extensive core and advanced skills training programmes.  We also encourage participation in speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring. We have a structured personal appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students on placement from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities 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 Details Based in County Hospital, Pontypool, MSK outpatient physiotherapy department we are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking clinician to join our team. You will embrace the Health Board values, have excellent communication skills and a strong team working ethos, as well as the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities. We are searching for a physiotherapist with a solid foundation in core Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinical skills, who embraces innovation and is committed to utilising shared decision making and following evidence base in their clinical practice. Working within the musculoskeletal speciality you will be independently managing a musculoskeletal clinical caseload with the support of senior clinicians and mentors. ## Job Description The physiotherapy team at County Hospital MSK physiotherapy are an experienced and supportive team , who will facilitate and encourage your individual development. They are passionate about continuing to improve and develop services for our local population. You will work closely with the Administration team and alongside department colleagues. The ABUHB Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide education including an extensive core and advanced skills training programmes. We also encourage participation in speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring. We have a structured personal appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students on placement from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation - Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes - Varied range of clinical experience within the musculoskeletal speciality - Experience of staff supervision **Desirable** - Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist - Evidence of having worked unsupervised - Evidence of having participated in on-call and seven day service provision where appropriate - Previous Band 6 position ### Other requirements **Essential** - The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role - The ability to adapt to changes in work routine - The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role **Desirable** - Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases - The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs - Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines - Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families - The ability to work effectively in a team environment - Evidence of initiative - Good time management - Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it’s relevance in physiotherapy practice - The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service - The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills - Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements **Desirable** - Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level - Evidence of participating in clinical and organisational audit - IT Literate ### Education/qualifications/train **Essential** - Diploma/degree in physiotherapy - Registered with Health Professions Council - Appropriate range of Post graduate education / training **Desirable** - MCSP ## Documents - [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335365) - [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033) - [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695) - [values & behaviour framework (pdf, 700.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=813) - [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696) - [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 255.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10335364) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633) ## 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.