The Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist provides clinical, professional and operational leadership within the Children and Young People's Physiotherapy Service. The post holder is responsible for delivering a highly specialist physiotherapy service to children and young people with a range of developmental, neurological, musculoskeletal and long-term conditions, ensuring care is evidence based, safe and person centred.
The Clinical Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of service objectives, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance and professional standards across the service. They provide clinical leadership and expert advice to physiotherapy colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, supporting the development of best practice and consistent service delivery.
The role is based in Carmarthenshire, Wales' largest county, offering a unique mix of vibrant towns, rural communities and beautiful coastline. With a strong sense of community and Welsh culture, the county provides an excellent environment in which to live and work. The Children and Young People's Physiotherapy Service delivers care across a diverse geographical area, offering rewarding opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
As a key specialist within the Children's Physiotherapy Service, you will play a leading role in delivering high-quality physiotherapy care for children and young people across Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, provide clinical leadership and support workforce development within a multidisciplinary team.
Main responsibilities include:
Providing clinical and professional leadership within specialist paediatric physiotherapy services.
Developing and maintaining high standards of evidence-based practice.
Supporting the development of physiotherapists and support staff through training, supervision and learning.
Working collaboratively with children, young people, families, education providers and partner agencies to improve outcomes and service delivery.
Providing specialist advice and support for children and young people with complex needs.
Leading quality improvement, audit, governance and service development activities.
Managing a complex clinical caseload, delivering specialist assessment, intervention and evaluation.
Supporting staff and student development through supervision, mentoring and appraisal.
Contributing to the strategic development of Children's Physiotherapy Services.
This role is ideal for an experienced paediatric physiotherapist who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and driving innovation within community physiotherapy services.
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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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 02/09/2026.
