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Are you a physiotherapist who enjoys working with a varied caseload?

Do you have a passion for supporting people to be as independent as they can be?

If the answer to these questions is yes, we have the job for you!

Our mission statement within the Neath Port Talbot Community Reablement Team is: To promote independence and improve the daily lives of patients and their families in the community, when they need us.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapist to join our busy, dynamic and friendly team. 

There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning. The team work together supporting people to stay at home and thereby reducing escalating needs for secondary or social care.

The team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, rehab technicians, support workers, social workers, community wellbeing officers, nurses, health care support workers and administration assistants.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have skills in managing a range of physiotherapy needs within the community setting. They will be able to participate in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MDT and have some supervisory responsibilities.

Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision and personal development plans, post graduate training and in service training (uni professionally and multi professionally).

This position is in the community ability to move around the Neath Port Talbot area independently is essential.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

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.