Clinical Lead Physiotherapist

The successful candidate will require extensive post graduate experience across a broad array of clinical areas, which they can apply to the diverse populations who present to front of house services. They will need to be able to provide highly specialist assessments, with a focus upon discharge planning, from which they can develop and implement co-produced, personalised high quality plans for patients. The post holder will play a key role in following the patients' journeys through hospital, and out into the community.

The post holder will be able to evidence a passion for high quality care and experience of service improvement, particularly where this links with national drivers. Strong leadership, organisational and team management skill are essential, with the need to lead a team in pressurised and fast pace environments. Continuous personal and professional development is essential to ensure TOCALS is responsive to current evidence based practice and population needs. The Clinical Lead Physiotherapist will support leading an in-service training programme for the team, promoting the team to be reflective life-long learners. They will also support staff supervision and annual reviews. Supporting students is key to supporting development of the future Physiotherapy workforce, and the successful applicant will undertake Clinical Supervisor duties.

This role offers the opportunity to in reach into the hospitals Frailty Assessment Unit and frailty wards on a Thursday.

This post will be complimented by the presence of a fellow Clinical Lead Physiotherapist within TOCALS who works Thursday-Friday.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible 7-day service, based on service need and rota basis. They will have the skills required to participate in the Respiratory On-Call Service.

The ability to travel to location in the community is required to support the out-reach services provided by TOCALS. Cross site cover may be required (Prince Philip Hospital).

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

This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to prevention of avoidable hospital admissions, empowering you to implement evidence-based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.

We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard, but actively encouraged.

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 08/09/2026.

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 disabilitiesservices.

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

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