Highly Specialist Physiotherapist LD
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Neath, SA11 3SUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
We are seeking a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Community Learning Disability Team . The team is comprised of Community Nursing, Occupa...
To work as an autonomous practitioner within a robust framework of Clinical Governance to provide a high quality, effective, efficient and flexible physiotherapy service to people with a learning disability.
To manage a complex caseload using highly specialist physiotherapy knowledge, skills and assessment processes that are evidence based and focused on client centred principles that aim to improve health and well being.
To be the lead Physiotherapist within the Community Learning Disability Team delivering highly specialist clinical advice and interventions that improve / maintain the ability and minimise the disability of people with a learning disability through a combination of highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, intervention, evaluation, advice and teaching.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Qualifications
Essential: - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy; - HCPC Registration; - Evidence of advanced CPD (portfolio + relevant post-graduate training)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical leadership and ability to motivate/manage others
- Advanced communication skills (including complex/sensitive situations)
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving
- Organisation, prioritisation and caseload management
- Ability to build relationships across MDT / partner agencies
- IT skills and accurate clinical documentation
Experience
Essential
- Substantial and broad clinical experience including specialist practice
- Experience of MDT working and multi-agency collaboration
- Experience of supervision (students/junior staff/support staff)
- Experience contributing to clinical education/training delivery
- Leadership or service development experience (projects, service improvement)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of physiotherapy service delivery and pathways (e.g. acute/community)
- Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, and quality issues
- Knowledge of legal/professional responsibilities (HCPC/CSP standards)
- Up-to-date evidence-based practice and research awareness
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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