This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months from start date to meet the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for this secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The post holder will support the work of the MSK pathway in the development of supported self-management approaches such as ESCAPE Pain and Good Boost across the Health Board.
The post holder will take responsibility for collaborating with Health Board clinical teams, Local Authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral Teams (NERS) to support the rollout of Good Boost as a self-management approach to people with MSK conditions.
Will be responsible for supporting people to access supported self-management options in the community.
The post holder will plan their own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures and be responsible for managing own workload.
The successful candidate will support the roll out of supported self-management for MSK conditions across Local Authority and Health Board teams, reviewing activity and utilisation data and providing updates to MSK Service Lead.
Working with the MSK Therapy teams, local authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral (NERS) teams, the post holder will be initiating and establishing new systems of work to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore they will need to develop clear, organised systems to report and respond to utilisation and outcome data.
The post holder will be supported as part of a close knit MSK Therapy team and utilise their communication skills to develop relationships between health and leisure services and support citizens to access this self management option in their local leisure facility.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
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