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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly skilled clinician to lead our expanding clinical musculoskeletal assessment and treatment service (CMATS) and first contact practitioner (FCP) service across Powys.  

This role requires a forward thinking clinician with the skills to combine specialist clinical practice with operational leadership, utilising innovation to develop these services in line with our MSK transformation program for Powys. 

As a service lead you will have demonstrable  leadership qualities, excellent communication and time management skills, with proven abilities to build relationships across all primary and secondary care stakeholders.  

The operational responsibilities of this role will be Powys wide, however, the base location and sites for clinical sessions can be negotiated. Training opportunities will be available for the right candidate in line with service needs. 

Main duties of the job

To undertake operational day to day management and leadership for the CMATS and FCP within Powys.

Assist the Professional Head of Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal (MSK) 
Consultant Physiotherapist in planning, developing, and ensuring delivery of the CMATS and FCP services across the whole of Powys.

Responsible for assessing, treating own specialist caseload of patients within CMATS and/or FCP clinics depending on service need.

Maintain and facilitate continuing professional development for self and staff by researching and implementing good practice and ongoing development in the field of MSK Physiotherapy, including staff appraisals. 

Providing advice, guidance, and teaching for members of the multi-disciplinary team across primary, community and secondary care within Powys.

Work with the Professional Head of Physiotherapy in meeting performance management requirements for the service, including caseload and waiting list management. 

Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations and policies relating to the developments of the CMATS and FCP services. 

You will be expected to work with and advise the Consultant MSK Physiotherapist and Professional Head of Physiotherapy to inform future service development and will jointly ensure that the services delivered comply with the requirements of clinical governance. 

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

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. 

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.