Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the Royal Gwent Hospital Community ward Physiotherapy team as a part time band 6 physiotherapist. This post is based on the community wards in the Royal Gwent Hospital within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The successful applicant will be aclinician who has breadth of experience in the inpatient settings and would like to develop their skills within the community ward setting.We are looking for a self-motivated and forward-thinking clinician who is a strong team player with the ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and excellent communication skills. Possessing a solid foundation in core clinical skills you will embrace innovation and be committed to following evidence based clinical practice.The successful candidate will be responsible for a caseload of patients working alongside a Team Lead, Specialist Physiotherapists and Physiotherapy Technicians, and be part of the wider physiotherapy rehabilitation team.Main duties of the jobYou will need to be organised, flexible and show initiative where needed and be a team player.Additional responsibilities will include:to contribute to the implementation of changes within the work areain conjunction with other senior staff, to clinically mentor and supervise support workersto be involved with students as a clinical educatorto contribute to the delivery of the in service training programmeto actively participate in auditThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, those who have a disability or impairment or are from the LGBTQ+ community and those who are underrepresented within the Health Board.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TracPerson SpecificationEducation/Qualifications/TrainingEssentialDiploma/degree in PhysiotherapyRegistered with Health and Care professionals CouncilRelevant clinical educators course or willing to undertake trainingAppropriate range of Post grad clinical educationDesirableMCSPActive participant in relevant interest groupExperienceEssentialBroad range of post grad clinical experience, including rotational experienceSpecific experience in specialty applied for as band 6Experience of participating in and delivering in-service training programmesExperience of supervising staffDesirableEvidence of having worked in the UK as a HCPC registered physiotherapistEvidence of having worked unsupervisedExperience of integrating user participation in service developmentExperience of facilitating learning with undergraduate studentsSkills and knowledgeEssentialThe ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of complex casesThe ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signsAwareness of relevant national and local guidelinesGood communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals patients and their familiesThe ability to work effectively in a team environmentevidence of initiativeGood time managementThe ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and its relevance in physiotherapy practiceThe ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy serviceThe ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post holderCommitment to participating in clinical and Organisational auditThe ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skillsEvidence of continuing professional development sufficient to meet HCPC requirementsDesirableappreciation of research principles and findings and the impact on clinical findingsEvidence of teaching at an undergraduate and postgraduate levelExperience of dealing with personnel issuesIT literateThe ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learnOther requiremnetsEssentialThe physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the roleProfessional appearanceThe ability to adapt to changes in work routineAvailable for the respiratory on-call rota and other seven day working rotas where appropriateThe ability to travel between sites within the health board or patients residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the postClear reason for applying for specific postDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressRoyal Gwent HospitalCardiff RoadNewportNP20 2UBEmployer's websitehttps://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)