About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a hard working, enthusiastic and determined individual to work in Hywel Dda UHB, and we welcome your application to join our friendly physiotherapy family. We recognise our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a supportive environment to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.
We consistently receive positive feedback on experience, not only for the excellent learning opportunities but of feeling valued and included in the team. Our Band 5 intake echoes this each year as the main reason they stay in the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
You will act as a core part of the Team, developing knowledge and skills across a wide range of clinical settings. Supported by an experienced and capable team, you will improve in terms of assessment and treatment skills across a spectrum of patient presentations, from the Acutely unwell, deteriorating patient through rapid discharge support or admission prevention to the management of chronic conditions.
As you gain confidence and capability, you will delegate work to our non-registrant staff, independently manage your caseload of patients or settings that you deliver a service to, run classes (dependent on setting) and be empowered to make meaningful changes to the department in terms of development of patient support material (leaflets, exercise programmes, presentations to patients and carers, etc), and support less experienced members of staff.
If you are appointable at interview, an option to join our Bank as a Physiotherapist can be considered.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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); 97 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 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 14/09/2026 & 15/09/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Recognised degree/equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC registration
Desirable
CSP Membership
Experience Essential
Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at undergraduate level Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a variety of conditions and treatment interventions Evidence of relevant CPD activities
Other Essential
Participation in 7 day service delivery & on call duties Ability to travel across Health Board sites and patients homes on community rotations in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service
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)