Job summary We are redesigning our community services model and implementing a new Intermediate Care Team and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 6 Physiotherapist to deliver an urgent community response services and will play a crucial role in developing the service, providing essential support and care to individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being. Theobjective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients that need some form of continuing care or prevent admission with interventions that can be managed at home To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service within the Intermediate Care Service working across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) localities, health board sites, various community settings and patient homes. To autonomously work as well as alongside members of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring best current, evidence based clinical management of patients referred within the defined specialist clinical area. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply Main duties of the job The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area. ommunicating effectively and working collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, and other organisational colleagues, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service to the patient. There will also be a responsibility for teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical areas. Providing specialist assessments and advice onappropriate walking aids and other equipment provided to the patient for therapeutic interventions and to liaise with and advise patients/parents/guardians/carers and others as appropriate for its ongoing use in line with University Health Board Guidelines. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Details Date posted 17 July 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 110-AHP091-0725 Job locations Bridgend Hospital@Home, but working across the CTMUHB area Bridgend CF32 8UN Job description Job responsibilities To take delegated responsibility from the senior physiotherapist/AHP Lead within a variety of settings for managing patients with conditions and be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within the service. To play an active role in the delivery of training programmes. With appropriate training, the post holder will be able to lead on training sessions with delegated responsibility from the senior physiotherapist. To manage own daily caseload and supervise physiotherapy/generic band 4 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Health Care Support Workers. Provide guidance/mentorship to Band 5 physiotherapists, newly appointed Band 6 physiotherapists and physiotherapy students. To provide regular specialist physiotherapy input to the Intermediate Care Service providing patients with any physiotherapy advice/equipment, treatment programmes that may be necessary and refer on to other services where appropriate. Liaise with relevant Occupational Therapy colleagues/managers for operational and professional duties linked to generic Band 4 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Healthcare Support Workers. To be an active member of the out of hours emergency respiratory on-call rota as required across the University Health Board. (Potential to come off rota following 2 years). The post holder will be expected to assist in covering the work of absent colleagues as required by the Line Manager. Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity at all times, using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools the post holder will communicate effectively with patients/parents/guardians/carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients/ parents/guardians/carers who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating e.g., patients may be dysphasic, depressed, have auditory/visual impairment, have learning difficulties, do not have English as a first language or may be unable to accept diagnosis/situation. Having regular communication with other physiotherapy team colleagues to ensure clinical practice is appropriate and informed. Representing the department at staff meetings, group meetings and patient case conferences to provide input regarding patients and to provide feedback to relevant staff. When working on the emergency on-call rota, providing advice to medical and nursing staff and other allied health professionals and carers. Maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation. Possess Keyboard/IT skills to maintain personal and patient records, produce information sheets, take part in teaching/training sessions and access on-line information. Have the ability to work within CTMUHB clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines, and to have a good working knowledge of National and Local standards and monitor quality of practice as appropriate. Under guidance and supervision, the post holder will be expected to maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporating them as necessary into your practice. Have an active role and be competent working alongside senior physiotherapists to collect, analyse and present data in terms of service drivers, performance, and future development goals. On a daily basis the post holder will be required to use knowledge and experience to analyse and make judgements on facts and situations as they occur. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to assist in an accurate diagnosis of their condition. Assessing patient/parent/guardian/carer understanding of treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent, and having the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Evaluating patient progress, reassessing, and altering treatment programmes as required. Demonstrating a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and applying it to work situations, managing clinical risk within own patient caseload. Having an awareness of Health & Safety aspects of work in relation to location of treatment e.g., Treatment Room (hospital or surgery based), Gymnasium, Hydrotherapy Pool, Ward area, community settings, patients homes and implementing any policies which may be required to improve safety of your work area including your recording and reporting of incidents to Line Manager. When working on the emergency on-call rota undertaking assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems who may have a complex presentation and maintaining associated records as an autonomous practitioner. Working within a variety of settings, the post holder will be expected to plan and organise own caseload, balancing other patient related and professional demands in order that the physiotherapy case load/waiting list meets with University Health Board objectives. Formulating and delivering an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of physiotherapy treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, hydrotherapy techniques and other alternative options, including advanced rehabilitation (this being an intensive course of specially developed individual treatment programmes undertaken in a group setting requiring a specialised knowledge of group exercise, hydrotherapy and the psychology of group dynamics) in agreement with patient/parent/guardian obtaining consent in line with University Health Board Policy. Formulating and recommending best course of intervention. Be expected to have the physical skills to carry out an array of physiotherapy treatment techniques to a high level of accuracy for treatment programmes to be effective (e.g. physical assessment skills, manual treatment skills (including chest auscultation and respiratory treatments), manual handling skills, the ability to demonstrate exercises and mobility techniques) and keyboard/IT skills to record patient notes, produce individualised treatment programmes for home use and produce teaching aids for junior staff and students. Be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. Determination of clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated. Referral for further assessment/interventions to other health professionals. Devising/prescribing individualised specialised exercise programmes. Teaching and taking patients through the exercise programmes. Monitoring progress (subjective and objective) adapting activities according to individual needs. Teaching patient and relative/carer self-management of condition. Delegating work and responsibilities appropriately to healthcare support workers and other colleagues. Training other colleagues including health care, social care, care home and third sector staff. They will be required to be familiar with and to follow Department, University Health Board and statutory Policies and Procedures, and to liaise with the appropriate named individual in that Policy if at any time there are questions or suspicious circumstances arise. The post holder will be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment (transcutaneous nerve stimulator), gym and hydrotherapy equipment (balls, weights, treadmill, static bicycle, floats), patient appliances and aids (walking frames, crutches, standing frames, sticks), balance and gait aids used by patients and comply with University Health Board Health & Safety Policies. Work with and regularly teach, assess, and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of newly qualified physiotherapists (Band 5), rotational Band 6 and physiotherapy Health Care Support Workers as well as generic PT/OT health care support workers (Bands 3/4). To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and up to date patient treatment records in line with the legal departments requirements and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards of Practice. To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines (allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and others) in the form of letters, reports and verbal feedback use Word, PowerPoint, Excel ensuring patient confidentiality at all times. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics (throughput, referrals, waiting list, outcomes) for the use of the Intermediate Care Service department as directed by the AHP Lead, Senior Physiotherapist or Head of Physiotherapy Services in collaboration with other directorates. To participate in audit relevant to the Intermediate Care Service/Physiotherapy Service (clinical and administrative) as required. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Job description Job responsibilities To take delegated responsibility from the senior physiotherapist/AHP Lead within a variety of settings for managing patients with conditions and be responsible for providing physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans for patients within the service. To play an active role in the delivery of training programmes. With appropriate training, the post holder will be able to lead on training sessions with delegated responsibility from the senior physiotherapist. To manage own daily caseload and supervise physiotherapy/generic band 4 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Health Care Support Workers. Provide guidance/mentorship to Band 5 physiotherapists, newly appointed Band 6 physiotherapists and physiotherapy students. To provide regular specialist physiotherapy input to the Intermediate Care Service providing patients with any physiotherapy advice/equipment, treatment programmes that may be necessary and refer on to other services where appropriate. Liaise with relevant Occupational Therapy colleagues/managers for operational and professional duties linked to generic Band 4 Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy Technicians and Healthcare Support Workers. To be an active member of the out of hours emergency respiratory on-call rota as required across the University Health Board. (Potential to come off rota following 2 years). The post holder will be expected to assist in covering the work of absent colleagues as required by the Line Manager. Ensure patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity at all times, using a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools the post holder will communicate effectively with patients/parents/guardians/carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes. This will include patients/ parents/guardians/carers who may have difficulties in understanding or communicating e.g., patients may be dysphasic, depressed, have auditory/visual impairment, have learning difficulties, do not have English as a first language or may be unable to accept diagnosis/situation. Having regular communication with other physiotherapy team colleagues to ensure clinical practice is appropriate and informed. Representing the department at staff meetings, group meetings and patient case conferences to provide input regarding patients and to provide feedback to relevant staff. When working on the emergency on-call rota, providing advice to medical and nursing staff and other allied health professionals and carers. Maintaining and developing current knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of each rotation. Possess Keyboard/IT skills to maintain personal and patient records, produce information sheets, take part in teaching/training sessions and access on-line information. Have the ability to work within CTMUHB clinical guidelines and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines, and to have a good working knowledge of National and Local standards and monitor quality of practice as appropriate. Under guidance and supervision, the post holder will be expected to maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporating them as necessary into your practice. Have an active role and be competent working alongside senior physiotherapists to collect, analyse and present data in terms of service drivers, performance, and future development goals. On a daily basis the post holder will be required to use knowledge and experience to analyse and make judgements on facts and situations as they occur. This will include: Undertaking a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies; using clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to assist in an accurate diagnosis of their condition. Assessing patient/parent/guardian/carer understanding of treatment proposals, gaining valid informed consent, and having the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. Evaluating patient progress, reassessing, and altering treatment programmes as required. Demonstrating a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and applying it to work situations, managing clinical risk within own patient caseload. Having an awareness of Health & Safety aspects of work in relation to location of treatment e.g., Treatment Room (hospital or surgery based), Gymnasium, Hydrotherapy Pool, Ward area, community settings, patients homes and implementing any policies which may be required to improve safety of your work area including your recording and reporting of incidents to Line Manager. When working on the emergency on-call rota undertaking assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with respiratory problems who may have a complex presentation and maintaining associated records as an autonomous practitioner. Working within a variety of settings, the post holder will be expected to plan and organise own caseload, balancing other patient related and professional demands in order that the physiotherapy case load/waiting list meets with University Health Board objectives. Formulating and delivering an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of physiotherapy treatment skills e.g. manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes, hydrotherapy techniques and other alternative options, including advanced rehabilitation (this being an intensive course of specially developed individual treatment programmes undertaken in a group setting requiring a specialised knowledge of group exercise, hydrotherapy and the psychology of group dynamics) in agreement with patient/parent/guardian obtaining consent in line with University Health Board Policy. Formulating and recommending best course of intervention. Be expected to have the physical skills to carry out an array of physiotherapy treatment techniques to a high level of accuracy for treatment programmes to be effective (e.g. physical assessment skills, manual treatment skills (including chest auscultation and respiratory treatments), manual handling skills, the ability to demonstrate exercises and mobility techniques) and keyboard/IT skills to record patient notes, produce individualised treatment programmes for home use and produce teaching aids for junior staff and students. Be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic presentation. Determination of clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated. Referral for further assessment/interventions to other health professionals. Devising/prescribing individualised specialised exercise programmes. Teaching and taking patients through the exercise programmes. Monitoring progress (subjective and objective) adapting activities according to individual needs. Teaching patient and relative/carer self-management of condition. Delegating work and responsibilities appropriately to healthcare support workers and other colleagues. Training other colleagues including health care, social care, care home and third sector staff. They will be required to be familiar with and to follow Department, University Health Board and statutory Policies and Procedures, and to liaise with the appropriate named individual in that Policy if at any time there are questions or suspicious circumstances arise. The post holder will be responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment (transcutaneous nerve stimulator), gym and hydrotherapy equipment (balls, weights, treadmill, static bicycle, floats), patient appliances and aids (walking frames, crutches, standing frames, sticks), balance and gait aids used by patients and comply with University Health Board Health & Safety Policies. Work with and regularly teach, assess, and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of newly qualified physiotherapists (Band 5), rotational Band 6 and physiotherapy Health Care Support Workers as well as generic PT/OT health care support workers (Bands 3/4). To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive, and up to date patient treatment records in line with the legal departments requirements and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Standards of Practice. To communicate assessment and treatment results to the appropriate disciplines (allied health professionals, nurses, doctors, and others) in the form of letters, reports and verbal feedback use Word, PowerPoint, Excel ensuring patient confidentiality at all times. To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics (throughput, referrals, waiting list, outcomes) for the use of the Intermediate Care Service department as directed by the AHP Lead, Senior Physiotherapist or Head of Physiotherapy Services in collaboration with other directorates. To participate in audit relevant to the Intermediate Care Service/Physiotherapy Service (clinical and administrative) as required. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work, including the management of patients in your care. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Professional registration as recognised by HCPC. Evidence of Broad-Spectrum clinical knowledge skills. Sound knowledge of Professional Practice/ Rules of Professional Conduct. Knowledge of a range of policies/ procedures. Up to date with mandatory training requirements. Desirable Member of CSP. Completion of validated Clinical Educator's course. Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist knowledge/skills. Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards for falls (local and national). Skills and Attributes Essential Good communicator. . Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes. Ability to organise and prioritise. Good time management. Keyboard/IT skills. Desirable Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above Other Role Requirements Essential Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB. Recognition of own level of competence. Availability to participate in out of hours emergency on-call rota as required. Ability to carry out full range of duties of the post (to include travel in a timely manner around the various bases and carry out on-call duties). Availability to participate in out of hours emergency on-call rota as required. Person Specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy. Professional registration as recognised by HCPC. Evidence of Broad-Spectrum clinical knowledge skills. Sound knowledge of Professional Practice/ Rules of Professional Conduct. Knowledge of a range of policies/ procedures. Up to date with mandatory training requirements. Desirable Member of CSP. Completion of validated Clinical Educator's course. Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist knowledge/skills. Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards for falls (local and national). Skills and Attributes Essential Good communicator. . Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes. Ability to organise and prioritise. Good time management. Keyboard/IT skills. Desirable Welsh language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above Other Role Requirements Essential Promote and uphold the values and behaviours of CTMUHB. Recognition of own level of competence. Availability to participate in out of hours emergency on-call rota as required. Ability to carry out full range of duties of the post (to include travel in a timely manner around the various bases and carry out on-call duties). Availability to participate in out of hours emergency on-call rota as required. 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). Additional information 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Bridgend Hospital@Home, but working across the CTMUHB area Bridgend CF32 8UN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Bridgend Hospital@Home, but working across the CTMUHB area Bridgend CF32 8UN Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Bridgend Hospital@Home, but working across the CTMUHB area, CF32 8UN Bridgend, United Kingdom
