Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist Medicine Rehabilitation
Band 6
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Specialist Physiotherapist – Medicine Rehabilitation
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a specialist physiotherapist who is passionate about rehabilitation to join the physiotherapy team at Cardiff and Vale UHB. The successful candidate will have specialist clinical knowledge and experience at a senior level in the field of medicine rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, refer and signpost to support discharging home, as well as prevent further readmissions and prevent deconditioning. This will include complex discharge planning. This post is based in University Hospital Llandough.
You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills in working with frail older adults. In addition to your clinical skills you will require proven problem solving skills, resilience and flexibility in dealing with changes in service provision. You will have responsibility for supervising physiotherapists and support staff within the service. You require good time management, and prioritising skills working closely with the rehabilitation team members. We are looking for someone who can inspire those that they work with. There will be support for Continuous Professional Development in line with the KSF outline.
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, where we treat people with kindness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main 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
Qualification
Essential criteria
- H.C.P.C. Registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with older adults in a rehab setting
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable criteria
- Has worked in medicine in a senior role previously
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of rehabilitation
- Ability to communicate well with healthcare professional, people with communication difficulties and the public
- Ability to motivate others
- Adaptive team player
Desirable criteria
- Presentation and training skills
- Competent digital technology skills.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the field of elderly rehabilitation
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to cope under pressure/ resilience
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Demonstrates values and behaviours of UHB
Desirable criteria
- 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)
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Nancy Maisey
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Clinical Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Please contact [email protected] for more information and to arrange an informal conversation or visit.
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