Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapist to join our specialist major trauma rotation, within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
The post holder will rotate through a variety of clinical areas on a 9 monthly basis. These include our regional poly trauma unit, critical care, neuro-surgery and trauma.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm required to work within these clinical areas.
They will have the opportunity to develop their clinical skills with the guidance of our Clinical Specialists/Clinical Leads and will be based at the University Hospital of Wales.
The Department of Physiotherapy provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in service training , regular appraisal and opportunities for development.
They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a service model that includes extended days.
The successful post holder must share our core values and beliefs.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within these specialist clinical areas. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex need and those with cognitive and behavioural problems.
They will have responsibility for managing their own patient caseload. They will participate in the on call service (overnight and weekends) where they will work independently, managing the respiratory needs of complex critically ill patients.
In addition they will provide support for the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff.
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
Informal enquiries welcomed
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
Informal enquiries welcomed
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist areas
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Broad experience across physiotherapy
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist clinical area
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D.
other
Essential
- Experience of participation in respiratory on call duties.
- Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns , willingness to work flexible hours
- Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Professional confidence
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist areas
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Broad experience across physiotherapy
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
- NHS Experience
Desirable
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist clinical area
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D.
other
Essential
- Experience of participation in respiratory on call duties.
- Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns , willingness to work flexible hours
- Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Professional confidence
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
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
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).
