Specialist Physiotherapist Rotational or Static Community

Job Summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your physiotherapy career? Hywel Dda University Health Board is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Rotational Specialist Physiotherapist to join our dedicated team in the stunning county of Pembrokeshire. This role gives you the chance to develop your skills across varied clinical areas while making a real difference to the health and well-being of our local communities.

There is the option for a static position with our Community team, should that be preferred, please contact for more information.

Current Rotation

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• Medical/Respiratory
  
• Orthopaedics
  
• Stroke ward
  
• Community settings, including a rehabilitation ward
  
• Intermediate Care Team.
  

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual(s) that have the skills and ability to motivate and engage with their patients and can work independently.

They will lead and adapt to innovation and service developments. They will support supervision and training and have the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a team. Experience of NHS working is desirable.

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD.

Main Duties of the Job

We are looking for individuals with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleagues to co‑ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors.

The successful post holders will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development. They will develop the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity, and, as appropriate, there will be an expectation to deputise for senior management.

As a versatile postgraduate, they will need to have a strong clinical grounding in older people rehabilitation, expertise in falls and frailty syndrome, neurological conditions, Cardio‑Respiratory conditions and MSK problems. They will have a good understanding of current issues affecting community services.

They will work autonomously as highly skilled practitioners managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse and complex health and social care needs, alongside members of the MDT in a managerial and clinical role.

They will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy support workers, students and generic rehabilitation assistants. There will be a strong educational element to the role as a clinical expert.

Job Description

As a physiotherapy service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and investment into the individual as a person as much as their professional development is important. We actively promote post‑graduate study with shared funding opportunities.

The pandemic has taught us more than ever the importance of work‑life balance and we encourage remote working when appropriate and flexible working arrangements.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7‑day service and participate on the respiratory on‑call rota with adequate training as required. This will be on a rota basis.

The ability to travel is required and, although based in Pembrokeshire, there may be times where it will be necessary to travel.

Interviews will be held on 02/04/26.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential

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• Professional registration as recognised by HCPC.
  
• CPD evidence.
  
• IT skills.
  
• Postgraduate evidence of specialist education.
  

Desirable

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• 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.
  

Experience
Essential

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• 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.
  
• Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
  
• Experience of staff supervision.
  
• Direct involvement with carers and families.
  

Desirable

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• Evidence of student supervision.
  
• Negotiation of MDT working practices.
  
• Experience of service development.
  
• Experience of NHS working.
  

Other
Essential

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• 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.
  

Language Requirements
Desirable

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• Welsh Speaker (Level 1).
  

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Details

Date posted: 23 February 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum (pro rata if part‑time)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 100-AHP059-0625-B

Job locations: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ

Employer details

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/