About this role
Job summary
The Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist provides clinical, professional and operational leadership within the Children and Young People's Physiotherapy Service. The post holder is responsible for delivering a highly specialist physiotherapy service to children and young people with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and long-term conditions, ensuring care is evidence based, safe and person centred.
The Clinical Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of service objectives, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and professional standards across the service. They provide clinical leadership and expert advice to physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of best practice and consistent service delivery.
The role is based in Carmarthenshire, Wales' largest county, offering a unique mix of vibrant towns, rural communities and beautiful coastline. With a strong sense of community and Welsh culture, the county provides an excellent environment in which to live and work. The Children and Young People's Physiotherapy Service delivers care across a diverse geographical area, offering rewarding opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
Main duties of the job
As a key specialist within the Children's Physiotherapy Service, you will play a leading role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy care for children and young people across Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, provide clinical leadership and support workforce development within a multidisciplinary team.
Main responsibilities include:
Providing clinical and professional leadership within specialist paediatric physiotherapy services. Developing and maintaining high standards of evidence-based practice. Supporting the development of physiotherapists and support staff through training, supervision and learning. Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, education providers and partner agencies to improve outcomes and service delivery. Providing specialist advice and support for children and young people with complex needs. Leading quality improvement, audit, governance and service development activities. Managing a complex clinical caseload, delivering specialist assessment, intervention and evaluation. Supporting staff and student development through supervision, mentoring and appraisal. Contributing to the strategic development of Children's Physiotherapy Services. This role is ideal for an experienced paediatric physiotherapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and driving innovation within community physiotherapy services.
About us
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 disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers 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 userexperiences. 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 02/09/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Professional registration as recognised by HCPC. Significant accredited post graduate specialist physiotherapy courses within relevant clinical area. Advanced training to Master's level.
Desirable
MSc within relevant specialty Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area Non-medical prescribing qualification Clinical Education Training Course Member of the CSP Evidence of leadership courses/ qualifications
Experience Essential
Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in specialist field. Managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner Significant experience in multi-agency team working within specialist area Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements. Leadership of clinical networks/ clinical practice groups Experience in assisting in leading service developments Experience in staff development Experience in presenting within clinical area Performance Management
Desirable
Evidence of team management Experience of service development across professional boundaries Experience in undertaking risk assessments Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests Teaching & educational assessment experience
Language Skills 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 Canolfan Derwen, Hafan Derwen, St Davids Park
Jobs Well Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3BB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)