Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Newport, NP20 2UBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£40,559 to £48,841
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
12 October 2026
14 days leftJob description
Based in Newport at the the Royal Gwent Hospital MSK outpatient department Hand Unit, we are seeking a dynamic and forward thinking clinician to join ...
The physiotherapy team at Newport MSK physiotherapy departments are an experienced and supportive team , who will facilitate and encourage your individual development. They are passionate about continuing to improve and develop services for our local population.
You will work closely with the Administration team and alongside department colleagues.
The ABUHB Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development through local and Health Board wide education including an extensive core and advanced skills training programmes. We also encourage participation in speciality forums, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring.
We have a structured personal appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will be actively involved in assisting in the education and mentoring of rotational staff and physiotherapy students on placement from Cardiff University and the University of South Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Other requirements
Essential
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- The ability to move between sites within the Health Board as demanded by the job role
Desirable: - Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine and more complex cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Awareness of relevant national clinical guidelines
- Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it's relevance in physiotherapy practice
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service
- The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development sufficient to meet HPC requirements
Desirable: - Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate level; - Evidence of participating in clinical and organisational audit; - IT Literate
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive Band 5 rotation
- Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmes
- Varied range of clinical experience within the musculoskeletal speciality
- Experience of staff supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of having worked unsupervised
- Evidence of having participated in on-call and seven day service provision where appropriate
- Previous Band 6 position
Education/qualifications/train
Essential: - Diploma/degree in physiotherapy; - Registered with Health Professions Council; - Appropriate range of Post graduate education / training
Desirable: - MCSP
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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