Paediatric Rehabilitation Coach

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Paediatric rehabilitation coach to work across therapies in the childrens hospital for Wales . We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and well-motivated individual to support children's therapy to deliver rehabilitation to children and young people who have had life changinging injuries or diagnosis's and require highly specialist managment across the pathway this may include Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Orthopaedic conditions. In addition as the role develops, it may provide some outreach therapy to support the safe discharge from the hospital. You should have experience working in an NHS t environment or have worked with children who have a range of health needs. The post holder will primarily be located within the Noah's Ark children's hospital for Wales but may be required to support therapy across the wider service, for example in the community or in acute services when necessary. You will receive training, teaching and support from the Children's Physiotherapy team.

You will need to have experience of and passion for working with children and young people and a desire to inspire and motivate them to achieve their full potential.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who has a passion for delivering excellence in exercise prescription, can demonstrate positive communication and practical skills in order to enable person centred care and to motivate and engage service users to reach their goals. A problem solving approach is key as well as flexibility, inclusivity and adaptability to the changing demands of the clinical area. The individual must have had previous experience working within Paediatrics or within a therapy role and have relevant experience of therapeutic interventions.

The role will include carrying out independent assessments and interventions around exercise prescription, as well as carrying out delegated tasks from the physiotherapist, implementing and supporting group work, implementing individually tailored treatment plans and working on person centred goals as part of their recovery and treatment plan.

The physiotherapy team operates a full induction programme, on the job training, regular supervision, appraisal and development opportunities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.