Physiotherapy - Health Disability Practitioner Band - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

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Swansea, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, proactive, organised individual to join our innovative physiotherapy team as a Health Disability Activity Practitioner.

You will lead the implementation and delivery of the Health Disability Activity Partnership across the Health Board area, including delivering the Health Disability Activity Pathway training, to achieve the outcomes of promoting improved health and well-being of disabled people through increased levels of physical activity as detailed within the partnership's National and local delivery plans.

Health Disability Activity Practitioner

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further

Work as an individual Health Disability Activity Practitioner as part

of the local DSW Team across the Health Board footprint to develop local delivery plans adapted to suit the needs of the local population.

Work collaboratively with the National Health Disability Activity Team and DSW to create a range of resources (including training session resources) for health professionals to support them in promoting physical activity and utilising the Health Disability Activity Pathway, and for disabled people accessing health services to increase awareness of local physical activity
(including sport) opportunities and how to access to them.

To create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships with health professional colleagues across the Health Board area, including Primary Care and Social Services, Local Authority, and third sector partners to maximise the Health Disability Activity Partnership's contribution to health improvements in the community, reducing health inequalities, through increased levels of physical activity amongst the disabled population.

To create, maintain and enhance relationships with relevant service managers and decision makers to ensure the Health Disability Activity Pathway is embedded in appropriate service delivery plans and Job Descriptions.