Job summary
Due to an exciting collabration with Velindre Gynae-Oncology team, we have a rare opportunity for a band 7 highly specialist Physiotherapist to join our pelvic health team at Cardiff & Vale University Health Board. We are looking for a motivated, driven and experienced clinician, who has a passion for service development. This role will work with our clinical lead and wider team to develop a late effects clinic for gynae-onocology patients as well as managing a complex clinical case load of both bladder and bowel patients. You will work closely with the wider MDT and will be part of a passionate team based at the university hospital of Wales.
Main duties of the job
This exciting new role will work alongside the clinical lead for pelvic health and the Velindre MDT to develop a service to support patients post gynae-onocology surgery. They will manage a highly specialist clinical case load of both bladder and bowel patients along side the pelvic health team. There will be an opportunity to work along side our consultants in the pelvic hub as well as some cover of our anti-natal wards. Service improvement will be an important part of this role as we are looking to develop our service working closely with national leads to develop pathways and improve access.
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
The detailed JD and PS is attached to this advert and gives clear explanation of the role and the responsibilities of this post
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed JD and PS is attached to this advert and gives clear explanation of the role and the responsibilities of this post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of M-Level Learning in relevant Speciality
- Evidence of relevent CPD and personal development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing highly complex patients who present with bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Experience of leadership and team work
- Significant Clinical Experience across a wide spectrum of specialities
- Experience of service development
Desirable
- Experience in leading change
- Awareness of national Policy and pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Specific knowledge of the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Knowledge of the management of chronic pain and long term condition management
- Knowledge of rehabilitation, including the use of shraed decision making
Desirable
- Knowledge of the managment of patients post treatment for gynaeological cancer and the late effects of treatment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team player, excellent communication, self motivated and driven. Able to show empathy and kindness.
- Takes personal responsability, able to work flexabily
- compassionate leader
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of M-Level Learning in relevant Speciality
- Evidence of relevent CPD and personal development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing highly complex patients who present with bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Experience of leadership and team work
- Significant Clinical Experience across a wide spectrum of specialities
- Experience of service development
Desirable
- Experience in leading change
- Awareness of national Policy and pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Specific knowledge of the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction
- Knowledge of the management of chronic pain and long term condition management
- Knowledge of rehabilitation, including the use of shraed decision making
Desirable
- Knowledge of the managment of patients post treatment for gynaeological cancer and the late effects of treatment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Team player, excellent communication, self motivated and driven. Able to show empathy and kindness.
- Takes personal responsability, able to work flexabily
- compassionate leader
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
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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).
