About this role
Job summary
We currently have a number of Bank vacancies across the three counties in multiple specialities, for dynamic Physiotherapists who are keen to join our growing Physiotherapy Team.
Hywel Dda is situated within a beautiful part of West Wales with award winning beaches and National Parks. Why not make a positive professional move to the area. Opportunities are available in the Acute setting, across critical care, medical and surgical wards, in MSK or in the community.
If you feel that you have a good understanding of rehabilitation, excellent team working skills and understand how to get the very best outcomes for your patients, we would be excited to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist assessment and clinical reasoning skills. They will manage a daily complex caseload. They will work as part of our expanding Physiotherapy service, providing timely and patient-centred care. They will formulate and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes and progress patients to obtain a safe discharge home. Clinical decisions will be determined using a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice, comprehensive clinical assessment and enhanced reasoning skills.
The post holder will be working closely with the MDT, attending weekly consultant led meetings, ward rounds and board rounds, as well as close collaborative working with Occupational Therapy.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHShealthcare 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 aspublic, private and third sector colleagues, including our valuedteam of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital inLlanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandoveryhospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital inCeredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals inPembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan inCeredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managedpractices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices;and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
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 10/08/2026
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge Essential
Professional registration as recognised by HCPC Post graduate evidence of specialist education CPD evidence IT Skills
Desirable
Post graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant speciality Clinical education training course Member of CSP Active participation of specialist interest groups
Experience Essential
Post graduate experience in relevant clinical speciality 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 Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements Evidence of staff supervision
Desirable
Evidence of student supervision Negotiation of MDT working practices Experience of service development Experience of NHS working
Other Essential
Evidence of Teaching/In Service Training Prepared to participate in on call and extended service Ability to travel between sites and in community in a timely manner Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
Language Requirements Desirable
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Health Board Wide
Health Board Wide
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)