About this role
Job summary
Hywel Dda Health is Board looking for a motivated, passionate and experienced individual to join the newly established Children and Young People's Weight Management Service.
The successful applicant will provide specialist physiotherapy input into the Children and Young People's Weight Management Service. Working collaboratively with multi disciplinary colleagues the post holder will be responsible for the design, implementation and evaluation of the Children and Young People's Weight Management Service, acting as the physiotherapy expert. This is an exciting new post working alongside colleagues in medicine, nursing, clinical psychology, dietetics and occupational therapy.
The role has the opportunity to be based throughoutCarmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. Our three counties offer a truly exceptional place to live and work, combining breath-taking coastlines, rolling countryside and welcoming communities. The regions provides an outstanding quality of life with a strong sense of community and excellent outdoor lifestyle opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As a key specialist within our service, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality weight management care for children and young people across the Health Board. This is aunique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to influence service development, lead on clinical excellence, and support the growth of others within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Develop and maintain clinical standards in weight management for children and young people across the Health Board. Develop a competency-based framework for therapy practitioners and support staff in line with national frameworks. This will include planning & delivering skills-based training within this specialty area Work with a range of other health care staff and partners to develop, implement and deliver the weight management clinical pathway for children and young people, acting as the physiotherapy expert and supporting others working across all levels of the Weight Management Pathway. Autonomously manage a caseload of clients with highly specialisedcomplex needs, using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions within weight management for children and young people.
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 06/07/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Degree or recognised equivalent in Physiotherapy Current professional registration with HCPC Significant post graduate specialist education within relevant clinical area at level equivalent to Master's or equivalent experience
Desirable
MSc within relevant specialty Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area Clinical/Practice Education Training Course Member of professional body/Specialist Interest Group Evidence of leadership courses/ qualifications
Experience Essential
Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in either weight management or paediatrics 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)
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service
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)