Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 to join our Inpatient Stroke Team based at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF). The successful candidate will support the delivery of physiotherapy for sub-acute and rehabilitation patients across the pathway. The post holder will also support the management of patients with other neurological conditions as required.
Although based at YYF the post holder will occasionally be required to work on the Hyper-Acute Stroke Unit at the Grange University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a forward-thinking clinician with the skills to combine specialist clinical practice with innovation. You will be committed to following best practice and speciality guidelines with the promotion of high-quality physiotherapy services. The successful post holder needs to be flexible, motivated, and committed to put the patient's strengths, voice, choice and control at the centre of any interventions. You will have demonstrable leadership qualities, excellent communication and time management skills with proven abilities to build networks across sites and disciplines.
You will work alongside clinical specialists and the Clinical Lead physiotherapist to develop your skills, knowledge and experience across the four pillars of practice.
The successful applicant will be actively involved in the education, supervision and mentoring of more junior staff and physiotherapy undergraduate students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit 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
- Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of post graduate clinical experience
- Able to demonstrate approp level of clinical reasoning & knowledge across a range of clinical specialities
- Participating & delivering IST programme
Desirable
- Worked in UK as HCPC registered PT
- Evidence of working unsupervised
- Participated in on call & 7 day working
- Previous band 6 position
Other
Essential
- Available for on call and weekend work
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to adapt to changes in work routine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to discuss CR process & recognise and react to adverse clinical signs
- Awareness of relevant clinical guidelines
- Effective team work & communication skills
- Evidence of initiative & time management
- Awareness & ability to be understand clinical governance
- Challenges facing NHS
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
- Previous neuro experience
Desirable
- Commitment to research
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or post graduate level
- Evidence of participating in clinical or organisation audit
- IT Literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of post graduate clinical experience
- Able to demonstrate approp level of clinical reasoning & knowledge across a range of clinical specialities
- Participating & delivering IST programme
Desirable
- Worked in UK as HCPC registered PT
- Evidence of working unsupervised
- Participated in on call & 7 day working
- Previous band 6 position
Other
Essential
- Available for on call and weekend work
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Ability to adapt to changes in work routine
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to discuss CR process & recognise and react to adverse clinical signs
- Awareness of relevant clinical guidelines
- Effective team work & communication skills
- Evidence of initiative & time management
- Awareness & ability to be understand clinical governance
- Challenges facing NHS
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
- Previous neuro experience
Desirable
- Commitment to research
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate or post graduate level
- Evidence of participating in clinical or organisation audit
- IT Literate
- Ability to speak Welsh
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).
