Community Physiotherapist

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist with a wide range of clinical skills to join Newport Community Resource Team on a permanent basis. The team is an integrated one, made up of Therapists, Support Staff and Nursing staff. It is a well-established, friendly, innovative team providing community based services across the Newport Borough.

The CRT provides a hospital at home service and the Physiotherapy role is a vital one in working with individuals to ensure a seamless service in their journey. The successful post holder will be supported by the other Band 6's and Band 7 Physiotherapist within the team.

If after reading the job description you are interested in the post and feel that you have the skills necessary to undertake the role please apply.

If you wish to speak to someone about the role/team then please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Main duties of the job
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
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.

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.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in TRAC

Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registered with HCPC
• Specialist training/experience in specialist field to post-grad level or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience

Desirable

• Completion of Clinical Educators Course or equivalent
• Appropriate range of postgrad clinical education
• MCSP

Experience
Essential

• Broad range of clinical experience through a comprehensive rotation program
• Rotation into the speciality
• Experience of participating in and delivery in-service training programmes

Desirable

• Evidence of having worked in the UK as a HCPC registered Physio
• Evidence of working unsupervised
• Evidence of participating in or contributing to service development projects

Skills
Essential

• The ability to discuss the clinical reasoning process in the management of routine cases
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Awareness of relevant national and local clinical guidelines
• Commitment to research

Other
Essential

• The ability to move between sites within the Health Board or patients residences as demanded by the job role

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.

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).