Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, motivated physiotherapist to join our tertiary MDT for persistant pain in children and young people. You will work closely with the clinical lead consultant and the lead AHP therapist and wider MDT to develop a new service model to support children and their families across Wales who are experiencing persistant pain and dysfunction. Professionally you wil be supported by the principal physiotherapist for MSK and orthopaedic services and the strategic lead, here at Cardiff & Vale university Health Board. This is a rare and exciting role and opportunity to work as part of a large specialist team, working a long side the AHP lead this role will have a varied clinical case load as well as supporting local teams across Wales you will be involved in service and pathway development with some operational responsabilities and . The post holder will be taking clinical leadership in supporting this population of children in collaboration with other AHPs and the MDT drawing on recommendation and best practice guidelines.
The post holder will be responsible for providing highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and intervention for a wide spectrum of conditions, including some in-reaching into the Childrens hospital for wales and facilitating discharges from the CHFW and local DH for children who have been admitted due to their symtoms.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the paediatric persistant pain team as a specialist physiotherapist hosted by Cardiff and Value university healthboard, to provide specialist physiotherapy across Wales to children, young people and their families.
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to work as part of the MDT to provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, advice and treatment, as well as providing education and support to local services across Wales
The post holder will participate in the delivery, planning, development, and evaluation of the service in close liaison with the principal physiotherapist for MSK and the AHP lead.
Successful candidates will need to have knowledge and skills to manage paediatrics patients, experience and knowledge of treating persistant pain patients and complex conditions. They should be able to demonstrate leadership, advanced clinical decision making, problem solving and communication skills and have experience of quality improvement and service development.
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
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
other
Essential
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Personal
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Professional confidence
- Friendly, approachable, reliable and enthusiastic
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in Paediatrics
- Evidence of relevant training courses
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written)
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills within the field of paediatrics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in persistant pain & long term condition management in Paediatrics
- Significant post registration experience
- Relevant paediatric courses or experience
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and teaching
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and development of an existing service
Desirable
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Involvement in change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- H.C.P.C. Registration
- MSc / Working towards an MSC or equivalent level of clinical experience
Desirable
- Relevant paediatric courses or experience
Person Specification
other
Essential
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Personal
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Professional confidence
- Friendly, approachable, reliable and enthusiastic
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of specific knowledge and skills in Paediatrics
- Evidence of relevant training courses
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills(verbal and written)
- Evidence of ability to work independently
- Ability to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills within the field of paediatrics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in persistant pain & long term condition management in Paediatrics
- Significant post registration experience
- Relevant paediatric courses or experience
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and teaching
- Evidence of assisting in the planning and development of an existing service
Desirable
- Experience of leading a clinical team
- Involvement in change management
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- H.C.P.C. Registration
- MSc / Working towards an MSC or equivalent level of clinical experience
Desirable
- Relevant paediatric courses or experience
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).
