Physiotherapist

at  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Are you looking to start or continue your career as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a pro-active, enthusiastic and supportive team? Then applying for a physiotherapy post in Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is the answer.
This is an exciting time to join us as we work with other colleagues across the health board to deliver the Clinical Futures Strategy. The strategy sets out how we are moving to a better balance of care by: -
Delivering most care close to home,
Creating a network of local hospitals providing routine diagnostic and treatment services,
Centralising specialist and critical care services in a purpose build Specialist and Critical Care Centre - The Grange University Hospital.
We are currently looking to recruit 30 band 5 physiotherapists who are already qualified or are due to graduate in the Summer of 2024. You will be welcomed and fully supported by the existing team and take responsibility for managing your own caseload, helping us to provide a high quality service to our patients.
The Physiotherapy Service prides itself on providing an excellent training programme tailor-made for our Band 5 Physiotherapy staff. This is supplemented by a structured mentoring programme, overseen by experienced clinicians to ensure your development needs are met. You will also participate in local in-service training sessions and be able to undertake other development opportunities as they arise. ABUHB covers a large geographical area across SE Wales, rotating on a 4 monthly basis, covering a wide range of specialities, including all core areas, and also gaining experience in acute, rehabilitation, paediatric and community settings.
Once you have completed the relevant rotations and accompanying competencies you will be required to participate in the respiratory on-call rota, and weekend working, along with 7 day working practices as appropriate.
ABUHB is well situated to allow easy transport links to the various cities along the M4 corridor, the beautiful surrounding countryside which includes the Brecon Beacons and the South Wales coastline.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy which was opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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