Job summary
Cardiff and Vale UHB are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Physiotherapy team. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership for our Physiotherapy team, within the Acute Neuro-Sciences unit at the University Hospital of Wales.
Our Physiotherapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients with diverse presentations and complex physical conditions. As the regional centre for South Wales, the patient caseload is varied and includes patients with impairments related to many conditions including; Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular, Guillain Barre Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist who can provide decisive and effective therapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure.
The Department of Physiotherapy provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in-service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.
You may be required to work your normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed.
Main duties of the job
They will manage a clinical case load, undertaking specialist clinical physiotherapy duties predominantly based within the specialist area. They will be responsible for planning and delivering education and specialist training and operationally manage a team, providing expert advice in their clinical field. They will work as an autonomous practitioner. They will undertake specialist clinical physiotherapy duties. They will act as an expert for Physiotherapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within this specialist field.
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 Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
- Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience in a physiotherapy position at senior level in the specialist area of Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of clinical leadership and assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
- Change management experience
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
- Experience of presenting to a range of audiences
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the specialist field of Acute Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public including people with communication difficulties
- Proven leadership skills
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
- Quality Improvement & research methodology
- Competent IMT
- Effective Presentation Skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge in the clinical area
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows resilience under pressure and proactively manage own wellbeing
- Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest and or skill set in service development / service planning
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns to meet service needs
- Participate and experience in Emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to role)
- 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
- Membership of the appropriate specialist interest group
- The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
- Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Masters level qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience in a physiotherapy position at senior level in the specialist area of Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Evidence of clinical leadership and assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
- Change management experience
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
- Experience of presenting to a range of audiences
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the specialist field of Acute Neurological Rehabilitation.
- Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public including people with communication difficulties
- Proven leadership skills
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
- Quality Improvement & research methodology
- Competent IMT
- Effective Presentation Skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge in the clinical area
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Shows resilience under pressure and proactively manage own wellbeing
- Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest and or skill set in service development / service planning
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns to meet service needs
- Participate and experience in Emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to role)
- 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
- Membership of the appropriate specialist interest group
- The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this 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
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).
