Specialist Physiotherapist- Neuro Rehabilitation

Are you looking for a new challenge? You could be an important part of an exciting innovative Health Board whose objective is to provide "Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual". An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy service working across beautiful South Powys., Generic To work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the therapy team in the efficient provision of a patient centred service. Role specific

Main responsibilities include delivering inpatient rehabilitation at Brecon Hospital, which includes specialist assessment of neurological patients. The base will be Brecon Hospital. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care. To contribute to service development, mentorship of junior staff, student physiotherapists and delegation of rehabilitation plans to enable active rehabilitation.

The team provides a 7-day service, and all staff are expected to be part of the weekend roster. Be flexible at times of increased demand to the service. To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of therapy service, having responsibility for defined projects., Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

We are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team whose priority is to provide intensive inpatient neurological rehabilitation. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care. You will work closely as part of an MDT to deliver intensive rehabilitation on the rehabilitation unit at Brecon hospital.,

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., This post requires the successful applicant to be able to work in in the community and therefore you will require the ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport.

• BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development - CPD portfolio Membership of CSP
• Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
• High level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
• Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes, Significant experience working within the specialist area
• previous senior experience
• Working with Junior staff / assistants/ students and developing other staff both formally and informally
• Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit, Experience of working in the NHS as a Physiotherapist, Work independently / autonomous decision maker and work collaboratively within the phsyiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
• Cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
• Work under pressure
• good presentation / teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated
• Committed to personal and team development
• Active professional involvement e.g. H&S, branch network, Some ability to speak, read and/ or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn, Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  
  Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
• As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.