Specialist Physiotherapist- Community
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join an innovative Health Board in South Powys, focusing on community rehabilitation. You will deliver inpatient rehab at Brecon Hospital and manage a community caseload independently. The position involves working closely with an MDT, contributing to service development, and mentoring junior staff. A flexible approach and participation in a 7-day service weekend roster are required.
Key responsibilities
- Work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team.
- Deliver inpatient rehabilitation as part of an in-reach model to Brecon Hospital.
- Manage a community caseload independently across South Powys.
- Contribute to service development, mentorship of junior staff, and student physiotherapists.
- Participate in the 7-day service weekend roster and be flexible during increased demand.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of community therapy service.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post graduate study and personal development - CPD portfolio Membership of CSP
- Broad working knowledge of Physiotherapy techniques across all aspects of treatment
- High level of knowledge and skills appropriate to the specialist clinical area
- Ability to keep legible, clear and concise notes
- Significant experience working within the specialist clinical area
- Previous senior experience
- Working with Junior staff/ assistants/ students and developing other staff, both formally and informally
- Evidence of Involvement in research/ audit
- Work independently / autonomous decision maker and work collaboratively within the physiotherapy team and with the wider MDT
- Cope with moderate physical exertion throughout the working day
- Work under pressure
- Good presentation / teaching skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Self motivated
- Committed to personal and team development
- Active professional involvement e.g. H&S, branch network
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Membership of CSP
- Evidence of involvement with relevant Clinical Interest group(s)
- Experience of working in the NHS as a physiotherapist
- Some ability to speak, read and / or write Welsh. or and eagerness to learn
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £40,559 – £48,841 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Powys Teaching Health Board
Specialist Physiotherapist- Community
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? You could be an important part of an exciting innovative Health Board whose objective is to provide "Truly integrated care centred on the needs of the individual". An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our Physiotherapy service working across beautiful South Powys.
We are looking for a person who wants to work within a motivated and enthusiastic team whose priority is to provide community rehabilitation.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills, a flexible approach to work and negotiation skills to motivate patients and staff to deliver high standards of care.
You will work closely as part of an MDT within PTHB and Social services, the award winning Virtual ward and support integration.
Main duties of the job
Generic To work as an integral and active part of the therapy and multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the therapy team in the efficient provision of a patient centred service.
Role specific Main responsibilities include delivering inpatient rehab as part of an in-reach model to Brecon Hospital, in addition to managing a community caseload independently across South Powys . The base will b
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