Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Community Physiotherapist
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Job Overview
Are you a motivated Physiotherapist looking to develop your skills in a supportive community setting? We are seeking an experienced (significant experience) Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our Community Resource Team in Caerphilly for a 6-month fixed-term post. You will assess and treat adults in their own homes, supporting independence and providing rehabilitation. You will gain experience across a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal, neurological and will gain experience working within the falls team. This is not a rotational post, however as the conditions within the community are varied you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge. The role offers regular supervision, learning opportunities, and support for continued professional development.
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Main duties of the job
The Physiotherapist (non-rotational) works in a specific clinical area and participates as a member of the physiotherapy team managing
a clinical caseload with the support and guidance of senior clinicians. The post holder, with senior support, will consolidate their
undergraduate clinical education and develop their independent clinical practice.
The post holder will contribute to implementing changes in their own clinical area to improve patient care and efficiency of service
delivery. They will contribute to audit and may also participate in research activities.
This post is until end of March 2027 due to funding.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
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We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
- MCSP
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience at undergraduate level
Desirable criteria
- Previous additional experience in a NHS and/or social care environment
- Experience of leading an in-service training session while on student placement
- Previous Band 5 post
- Experience in relevant speciality
Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases in the relevant speciality
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, patients and their families
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss the ethos of clinical governance and it’s relevance in physiotherapy practice
Desirable criteria
- The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS and the challenges facing the physiotherapy service
- Awareness of relevant national and local clinical guidelines
- Commitment to research
- Commitment to participating in clinical audit
- IT Literate
- The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.
Other
Essential criteria
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- Available for on-call, weekend, bank holiday and seven day working rotas where clinically appropriate
- The ability to travel between sites within the Health Board or patients’ residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
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