Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, for a Physiotherapist to join our specialist Surgical Rehabilitation rotation.
Rotating on 9 monthly basis you will have the opportunity to gain experience within a broad range of clinical areas. These include General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular and community-based services e.g ALAC, and a community rehabilitation team (VCRS). You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm required to work within these clinical areas.
We offer you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and the Physiotherapy department 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. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a service model that includes extended days/ 7 day job plans.
The successful post holder must share our core values and beliefs.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within these specialist clinical areas. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex need and those with cognitive and behavioural problems.
The postholder will have responsibility for managing their own patient caseload. They will participate in the on-call service (overnight and weekends) where they will work independently, managing the respiratory needs of complex critically ill patients.
In addition, they will provide support for the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff.
Please note that we will only accept applications from staff currently employed by Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
Informal enquiries welcomed.
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.
Informal enquiries welcomed.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in the specialist area
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist area
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the specialist clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Relevent CPD evidence
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Other
Essential
- Participate and experience in emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to rotational role) Willingness to work flexible hour
- 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 relevant special interest group
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience in the specialist area
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist area
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the specialist clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Relevent CPD evidence
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Other
Essential
- Participate and experience in emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to rotational role) Willingness to work flexible hour
- 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 relevant special 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).
