Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Senior Physiotherapist (Occupational Health)
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Senior Physiotherapist (Occupational Health)
Senior Physiotherapist – Occupational Health
Permanent | 37 Hours | Grade 12
Municipal Buildings, Pontypridd, CF27 2DP
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Occupational Health team is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Occupational Health Physicians, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Counsellors, Wellbeing Advisors, Occupational Health Technicians, alongside administrative support. The team plays a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our employees by delivering clinical assessments, medical advice, and therapeutic interventions. This enables employers to meet their health and safety obligations.
Working in collaboration with our partners, managers, and employees, we deliver a forward-thinking service that cultivates a culture prioritising health and wellbeing. Our team shapes corporate workforce strategies and workplace priorities, ensuring our colleagues thrive in their roles.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Seasoned Physiotherapist with a passion for occupational health to support our Corporate Plan and Workforce Well-being Strategy 2024/30.
In this role, you will:
- Provide fitness-for-work assessments and professional guidance to maximise employee health and productivity.
- Deliver therapeutic interventions aimed at enhancing attendance and fostering a proactive health promotion approach.
- Offer supervisory support to junior team members, ensuring the service’s objectives are met.
- Lead and facilitate professional governance monitoring and development within the team.
The position will primarily be based at the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Unit in Pontypridd, with hybrid working opportunities discussed on a case-by-case basis with the Occupational Health Manager.
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Further details on the vacancy are available by contacting: Occupational Health – 01443 494003
About Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
We are an interactive, supportive employer, offering generous terms and conditions, including:
- Staff benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing initiatives, including:
- Employee Assistance Programme (VIVUP)
- YOURCARE – a confidential support system providing:
- Educational resources
- Self-assessment tools
- Immediate psychological support
All of these align with our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy (2024–2030).
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Have an up-to-date qualification and registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Hold current Red Card or equivalent to sit by Clinical Standards.
- Demonstrate experience or willingness to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Be IT literate, particularly with occupational health-related software.
- Show capability for continual professional development (CPD) and supervisory responsibilities.
- Have a commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, as all employees of the Council are key duty holders in this area.
Key Considerations
This role requires:
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the application process.
Study opportunities will be given where appropriate following an introduction and probation period, including guidance for promoting equal and inclusive practice.
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Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is fully committed to eliminating unfair discrimination based on:
- Age | Sex | Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin) |
- Disability | Sexual orientation | Gender reassignment | Pregnancy and maternity |
- Protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
In support of Welsh language objectives, we run a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria and are a Welsh speaker of Level 3 or higher, you are invited to interview if you choose to apply.
Applications submitted in Welsh are treated equally to English-language applications.
Supporting Military Veterans & Care Leavers
In line with our corporate pledge, we will always prioritise military applicants (including Service Leavers, Veterans, and Reservists) who meet the essential criteria, guaranteeing interviews for eligible candidates.
We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for Care Experienced Leavers—meaning anyone who has spent time within the care system—who fulfil the essential application requirements. We actively encourage applications from this group to promote opportunities in employment, education, mentorship, and volunteer experiences.
If your application does not receive acknowledgement within four weeks of the closing date, it should be considered unsuccessful.
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