Physiotherapist

Job summary We are seeking a hard working, enthusiastic and determined individual to work in Hywel Dda UHB, and we welcome your application to join our friendly physiotherapy family. We recognise our staff are our greatest asset and are committed to creating a supportive environment to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career. We consistently receive positive feedback on experience, not only for the excellent learning opportunities but of feeling valued and included in the team. Our Band 5 intake echoes this each year as the main reason they stay in the Health Board. Main duties of the job You will act as a core part of the Team, developing knowledge and skills across a wide range of clinical settings. Supported by an experienced and capable team, you will improve in terms of assessment and treatment skills across a spectrum of patient presentations, from the Acutely unwell, deteriorating patient through rapid discharge support or admission prevention to the management of chronic conditions. As you gain confidence and capability, you will delegate work to our non-registrant staff, independently manage your caseload of patients or settings that you deliver a service to, run classes (dependent on setting) and be empowered to make meaningful changes to the department in terms of development of patient support material (leaflets, exercise programmes, presentations to patients and carers, etc), and support less experienced members of staff. If you are appointable at interview, an option to join our Bank as a Physiotherapist can be considered. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Our services are provided in: Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services Details Date posted 01 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AHP081-0926 Job locations Health Board Wide Health Board Wide SA31 2AF United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 14/09/2026 & 15/09/2026 Job descripti…