Job summary
To work alongside the established Major Trauma therapy team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation to patients within the Major Trauma Centre
The therapy team within the Major Trauma Centre are a cohesive team that work together to improve the outcomes for Major Trauma patients
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our Therapy team within the Major Trauma Centre at the University Hospital of Wales.
Working as part of a dynamic team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians and Speech and Language Therapists, you will bedelivering early rehabilitation programmes to patients within the polytrauma ward and across the major trauma service at the University Hospital of Wales.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key in this newly developed role. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting would be advantageous.
The post holder will be required to work a 7 day job plan to support the delivery of a 7 day Physiotherapy service to the Polytrauma ward.
A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.
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 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good command of the english language
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people both individually or in groups
- Working within a team
- Previous Support Worker experience within Therapies.
Desirable
- Previous Therapy technician/asst experience
- Experience within Major Trauma
- Working with older people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Good organistaional skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- IMT skills
- Ability to speak welsh
Special knowledge
Essential
- A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of disability issues
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible in approach to role
- Adaptable to change
- Self motivated
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good command of the english language
- GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people both individually or in groups
- Working within a team
- Previous Support Worker experience within Therapies.
Desirable
- Previous Therapy technician/asst experience
- Experience within Major Trauma
- Working with older people
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Good organistaional skills
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work alone
Desirable
- IMT skills
- Ability to speak welsh
Special knowledge
Essential
- A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of disability issues
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible in approach to role
- Adaptable to change
- Self motivated
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
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).
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).
