Job summary
The South Wales Posture and Mobility Service are looking to recruitan enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 occupational therapist or physiotherapist to join our Service. The successful candidate will provide assessment and provision of wheelchairs, postural support and pressure management to clients of all ages with a wide variety of medical conditions across South Wales.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have a broad range of clinical experience, ideally including management of long term conditions. Experience in assessment & prescription of wheelchairs and accessories is desirable, however training will be provided. We are predominantly a clinic based service but also see patients in other environments such as schools, hospitals and their own home. Therefore, the ability to travel across the community with the use of a works vehicle in a timely manner is essential.We are seeking an individual who shares our core values in that; We care about the people we serve and the people we work with:-We trust one another -We respect each other -We take personal responsibility -We treat people with kindness -We act with integrity
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/Diploma
Desirable
- Having or working towards a higher degree
- Wheelchair accreditation
- Fieldwork education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy in Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Neurology or related settings.
- Taking part in audits
- Experience in wheelchair/ seating/standardised assessment.
Desirable
- Supervising students
- Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Organisationsal skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a range of tools, practical abilities
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting.
- Experience of Postural Management
Desirable
- Leading of clinical audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team Player
- Ability to demonstrate the core values and behaviours
Desirable
- Eager to learn new skills
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Special interest group membership
- Welsh speaker
- Broad range of interests
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree/Diploma
Desirable
- Having or working towards a higher degree
- Wheelchair accreditation
- Fieldwork education
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy in Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Neurology or related settings.
- Taking part in audits
- Experience in wheelchair/ seating/standardised assessment.
Desirable
- Supervising students
- Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills
- Organisationsal skills
- Clinical Reasoning
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Ability to use a range of tools, practical abilities
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting.
- Experience of Postural Management
Desirable
- Leading of clinical audit
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team Player
- Ability to demonstrate the core values and behaviours
Desirable
- Eager to learn new skills
Other
Essential
Desirable
- Special interest group membership
- Welsh speaker
- Broad range of interests
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
