Physiotherapist Specialist
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
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera.
Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
Specialist Physiotherapist – Cardiff Community Resource Team
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and innovative physiotherapist to join the physiotherapy team within the Cardiff Community Resource Team. You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team delivering physiotherapy to prevent admission, facilitate hospital discharge and provide rehabilitation towards patient centred goals.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team and deliver physiotherapy to patients in community settings to prevent admission, facilitate hospital discharge and also deliver rehabilitation to this group of patients to prevent further deterioration.You may also be required to work within Cardiff Community Resource Team projects and developments such as Stay Steady Clinics and Falls service, Single Point of Access and dementia services. You will need to be able to demonstrate a wide variety of clinical skills including frailty, falls and complex multipathologies.
In addition to your clinical skills you require proven problem-solving skills to prevent hospital admission, 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 multidisciplinary team members. There will be support for Continuous Professional Development in line with the KSF outline.
The Cardiff Community Resource Team is a 7 day service and therefore, you would be expected to be part of our weekend rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy// H.C.P.C. Registration// Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant post registration experience in the specialist area// Previous clinical experience relevant to post// Broad experience across physiotherapy// Experience as working as part of an MDT// Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives NHS Experience
- Experience of providing clinical supervision// Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential criteria- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist clinical area// Proactive and show initiative// Understand the legal responsibilities of the Profession// Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information// Competent using Microsoft or similar packages// Confident with digital technology platforms/apps// Personal responsibility for learning and development// Evidence of involvement in audit and research// Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling// Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload// Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public// Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others// Ability to alter communication styles// Interpersonal skills: Adaptive/ flexible team player// Effective organisational skills
- Presentation skills
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses// Evidence of relevant C.P.D.// Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the clinical area// Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria- Professional confidence// Enthusiastic// Ability to demonstrate empathy// Friendly and approachable// Reliable// Ability to cope under pressure: demonstrating resilience// Proactively manage own wellbeing// Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
Other
Essential criteria- Willingness to work flexible hours// Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns// 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
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role// Membership of relevant special interest group
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
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