Specialist Physiotherapist – Rotational or Static Community

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Withybush General Hospital Town Haverfordwest Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum (pro rata if part-time) Salary period Yearly Closing 25/03/2026 23:59 Interview date 02/04/2026

Specialist Physiotherapist – Rotational or Static Community
Band 6
Job overview

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.

Whilst the rotation is always under review, the current rotation is:

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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 individuals 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.

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. 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. The post holders will work autonomously as highly skilled practitioners managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse and complex health and social care needs. They will work 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.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

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• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 participation 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.

Please feel free to get in touch if you require any further information in regards to this post.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews will be held on 02/04/26

Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge

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

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

Other

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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

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• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
  

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Tim Griffiths Job title Clinical Lead Physiotherapist Email address Telephone number Additional information

We strongly encourage applicants to contact the line manager to discuss these roles further.