Static Band 6 Physiotherapist (Vale Community Resource Service)
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Job summary
Static Physiotherapist - Vales Community Resource Service Band 6
Do you want to work in a commutable location and be part of a great organisation? The Vale Community Resource Service (VCRS) is situated in the ever developing area of the Vale of Glamorgan. The Vale hosts attractive coastline and national parks. The Vale of Glamorgan has excellent links being situated close to the M4 and is only a quick commute from the capital city of Wales hosting national and international events.
Cardiff and Vale University Health board is a large teaching health board delivering super regional as well as local services with close links to Cardiff University. The University has a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. So together we are training the next generation of health professionals.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team within VCRS. You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team delivering physiotherapy to prevent admission, facilitate hospital discharge and provide rehabilitation towards patient centred goals.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative, experienced physiotherapist with proven rehabilitation skills to join VCRS.
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team and deliver physiotherapy to patients in community setting to prevent admission, facilitate hospital discharge and also deliver rehabilitation to this group of patients to prevent further deterioration. You will also work within VCRS projects and developments such as Stay Steady Clinics and the Team around the individual. You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide variety of clinical skills including frailty, falls and complex multipathologies. In addition to your clinical skills you require proven problem- solving skills to prevent hospital admission, resilience and flexibility in dealing with changes in service provision. You will have responsibility for supervising physiotherapists and support staff within the service. You require good time management, and prioritising skills working closely with the multidisciplinary team members.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Date posted
29 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£32,306 to £39,027 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-AHP161-0722
Job locations
Barry Hospital
Colcot Road
Barry - Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 8YH
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Barry Hospital
Colcot Road
Barry - Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 8YH
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