Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Medicine Rehabilitation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist physiotherapist who is passionate about rehabilitation to join the physiotherapy team at Cardiff and Vale UHB. The successful candidate will have specialist clinical knowledge and experience at a senior level in the field of medicine rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, refer and signpost to support discharging home, as well as prevent further readmissions and prevent deconditioning. This will include complex discharge planning. This post is based in University Hospital Llandough.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills in working with frail older adults. In addition to your clinical skills you will require proven problem solving skills, 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 rehabilitation team members. We are looking for someone who can inspire those that they work with. There will be support for Continuous Professional Development in line with the KSF outline.
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, where we treat people with kindness.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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
- H.C.P.C. Registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with older adults in a rehab setting
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable
- Has worked in medicine in a senior role previously
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of rehabilitation
- Ability to communicate well with healthcare professional, people with communication difficulties and the public
- Ability to motivate others
- Adaptive team player
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
- Competent digital technology skills.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the field of elderly rehabilitation
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure/ resilience
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Demonstrates values and behaviours of UHB
Desirable
- 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)
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- H.C.P.C. Registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with older adults in a rehab setting
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable
- Has worked in medicine in a senior role previously
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of rehabilitation
- Ability to communicate well with healthcare professional, people with communication difficulties and the public
- Ability to motivate others
- Adaptive team player
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
- Competent digital technology skills.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the field of elderly rehabilitation
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure/ resilience
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Demonstrates values and behaviours of UHB
Desirable
- 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)
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).
