About this role
Job summary
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/10/2027.
Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy stroke rehabilitation team in Ceredigion working in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
The job will involve working alongside Physiotherapists and undertaking delegated tasks to deliver physiotherapy programmes with patients on the stroke unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to motivate and engage with their patients, collaborate with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care as well as providing administrative support to the service.
We are an evolving service and are looking to recruit people who share our core values in HDUHB and who have an interest and skills in rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy service undertaking assessment & treatment programmes for stroke patients. They will work with the team and alone with guidance and direction of the qualified staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to a 7 day service, based on service need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 02/11/2026.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent. Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses.
Desirable
ECDL Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning
Experience Essential
Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field IT/keyboard skills Experience of working alone and as part of a team Willingness to undergo relevant training
Desirable
Additional clinical or health care related experience Experience of working with groups of patients
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).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Bronglais General Hospital
Caradoc Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)