Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist: Acute Knee Service
Location
Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/29/2026
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Description
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
The successful applicant will provide an expert service as an Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Service.
To work in partnership with other specialities, GP's and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), acting as an expert resource in acute soft tissue knee conditions. Working primarily in orthopaedic clinics, they will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients with acute soft tissue knee conditions, from referral sources including GPs, Minor Injury Units and Physiotherapy.
The post is provided to support improvements against the Welsh Government guidelines for treatment and outpatient pathways.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with Trauma and Orthopaedics, the post holder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to the local population.
To be responsible for a complex orthopaedic caseload, using enhanced clinical decision-making skills in close collaboration with relevant consultants.
Take the lead on developing post-operative follow up services for surgical patients, including collecting appropriate PROMS.
The post holder will investigate and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis, evaluation and prognosis as part of the comprehensive assessment of patients, in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention.
The post holder will accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To provide effective clinical leadership, ensuring that clinical supervision, training and ongoing development are delivered to members of the MDT and to wider services, including physiotherapy, the Minor Injuries Unit and inpatient services as appropriate.
The post holder will use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
The successful applicant will provide an expert service as an Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the diagnosis and management of patients referred to the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Trauma and Orthopaedic Knee Service.
To work in partnership with other specialities, GP's and members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), acting as an expert resource in acute soft tissue knee conditions. Working primarily in orthopaedic clinics, they will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients with acute soft tissue knee conditions, from referral sources including GPs, Minor Injury Units and Physiotherapy.
The post is provided to support improvements against the Welsh Government guidelines for treatment and outpatient pathways.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist with Trauma and Orthopaedics, the post holder will ensure the delivery of a high-quality service to the local population.
To be responsible for a complex orthopaedic caseload, using enhanced clinical decision-making skills in close collaboration with relevant consultants.
Take the lead on developing post-operative follow up services for surgical patients, including collecting appropriate PROMS.
The post holder will investigate and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis, evaluation and prognosis as part of the comprehensive assessment of patients, in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention.
The post holder will accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To provide effective clinical leadership, ensuring that clinical supervision, training and ongoing development are delivered to members of the MDT and to wider services, including physiotherapy, the Minor Injuries Unit and inpatient services as appropriate.
The post holder will use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools
to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.
Working for our organisation
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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
Working for our organisation
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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Comprehensive post-graduate training including recognised/validated training in appropriate speciality
- Masters qualification or equivalent demonstratable knowledge and experience
- Evidence of portfolio of relevant CPD including formal attendance at specialist courses and informal training
- Member of appropriate special interest group/s
- Ability to undertake joint and soft tissue injections with evidence of appropriate relevant training
Essential criteria
- Extensive relevant clinical experience including working as part of orthopaedic teams and wider MDT
- Previous experience at Band 7 level
- Demonstrable extensive experience of diagnosis, investigation and management of acute sift tissue injuries as part of orthopaedic and physiotherapy teams
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience as a physiotherapist managing a range of patients, including expert physiotherapy management of acute knee injuries
- Experience of working collaboratively with Orthopaedics/AHPs to develop and evaluate clinical pathways
- Excellent use of initiative and able to take responsibility for own practice and decisions
- Experience of teaching, mentorship and clinical supervision including formal teaching at post-graduate level
- Involvement in research
- Experience of involvement in the audit cycle
- Evidence of publication of research including poster presentations
- Evidence of involvement in national research trials
Essential criteria
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Effective efficient and diplomatic communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and cope with time and workload pressures
- Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances respond to dynamic situations
- Committed to personal and team development