Band 6 Paediatric Physiotherapist

The successful postholder will primarily be based in the community setting in Singleton Hospital. The role will also involve gaining experience in the Orthopaedic Clinic at Singleton/ Neath Port Talbot and the acute ward at Morriston Hospital., To manage a defined caseload of Paediatric clients within this setting, using evidence based /client centered principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in hospital and the community, maintaining associated records.? To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to the specialist caseload.? To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.? To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal as delegated by supervisor.? To supervise Physiotherapy students on clinical placements? To participate in CPD and develop skills and knowledge through participation in inservice training scheme.? To work across the Health Board and travel between SBU Health Board sites as required to support service delivery? To undertake lone working if required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.