Location: Aberystwyth
Closing date: 22 October 2026

Job summary
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/10/2027.

Hywel Dda University Health Board (HDUHB) are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our Physiotherapy stroke rehabilitation team in Ceredigion working in Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

The job will involve working alongside Physiotherapists and undertaking delegated tasks to deliver physiotherapy programmes with patients on the stroke unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has the ability to motivate and engage with their patients, collaborate with multi disciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care as well as providing administrative support to the service.

We are an evolving service and are looking to recruit people who share our core values in HDUHB and who have an interest and skills in rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy service undertaking assessment and treatment programmes for stroke patients. They will work with the team and alone with guidance and direction of the qualified staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service.

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to a 7 day service, based on service need.

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

Interviews to be held on 02/11/2026.

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.

Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 100-ACS229-1026

Person Specification
Essential qualifications and knowledge

• Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent
• Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses

Desirable qualifications and knowledge

• ECDL
• Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning

Essential experience

• Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
• IT/keyboard skills
• Experience of working alone and as part of a team
• Willingness to undergo relevant training

Desirable experience

• Additional clinical or health care related experience
• Experience of working with groups of patients

Desirable language skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Employer contact
Acute Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, Charlotte Evans, charlotte.evans9@wales.nhs.uk, 01970635960

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