Job summary
Cardiff and Vale UHB are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Physiotherapy team.
As the Regional centre for South East Wales, Cardiac services within Cardiff and Vale UHB, provide Cardio-Thoracic surgery and Interventional Cardiology services, to patients within SE Wales.
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardio-Thoracic team . As a specialist Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your clinical skills within Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology / Cardiac Rehabilitation and Thoracic Surgery.
You will require the skills to provide decisive and effective therapy input, demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication and a flexible approach when working under pressure.
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.
The department has close links with Cardiff University School of Physiotherapy and you will also be responsible for the provision of clinical placements to Physiotherapy students.
The Department of Physiotherapy provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in-service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area.
To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within a defined specialist clinical area. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex needs, using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and maintain associated records. They will have responsibility for managing their own specialist clinical caseload. In addition, they will provide clinical supervision and support to physiotherapists, student and non-registered staff.
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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist area of Cardio-thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to Cardio-Thoracic surgery and Cardiology eg manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
- Adaptive/ flexible team player Effective organisational skills
- Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist area of Cardio-thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
- Experience as working as part of an MDT
- Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to Cardio-Thoracic surgery and Cardiology eg manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
- Adaptive/ flexible team player Effective organisational skills
- Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
- 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).
