Cardiff and Vale UHB are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Physiotherapy team. We are looking for a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to provide clinical leadership for our Physiotherapy team, within the Acute Neuro-Sciences unit at the University Hospital of Wales.

Our Physiotherapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients with diverse presentations and complex physical conditions. As the regional centre for South Wales, the patient caseload is varied and includes patients with impairments related to many conditions including Traumatic Brain Injury, Neuro-oncology, Neurovascular, Guillain Barre Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist who can provide decisive and effective therapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure.

The Department of Physiotherapy 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 where they are placed.

Main duties of the job

They will manage a clinical case load, undertaking specialist clinical physiotherapy duties predominantly based within the specialist area. They will be responsible for planning and delivering education and specialist training and operationally manage a team, providing expert advice in their clinical field. They will work as an autonomous practitioner. They will undertake specialist clinical physiotherapy duties. They will act as an expert for Physiotherapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within this specialist field.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh 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 isLiving 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
• Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience

Desirable

• CSP membership
• Masters level qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration clinical experience in a physiotherapy position at senior level in the specialist area of Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Evidence of clinical leadership and assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
• Change management experience
• Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery
• Experience of presenting to a range of audiences

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed physical skills relevant to Acute Neuro-Surgery and Neurology.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the specialist field of Acute Neurological Rehabilitation.
• Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public including people with communication difficulties
• Proven leadership skills
• Personal responsibility for learning and development

Desirable

• Quality Improvement & research methodology
• Competent IMT
• Effective Presentation Skills

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist physiotherapy knowledge in the clinical area
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
• Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Shows resilience under pressure and proactively manage own wellbeing
• Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values

Desirable

• Demonstrate an interest and or skill set in service development / service planning

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to working hours
• Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns to meet service needs
• Participate and experience in Emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to role)
• 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 the appropriate specialist interest group
• The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this role.

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-AHP129-0724