Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Medicine Rotation
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative, experienced physiotherapist with proven rehabilitation clinical skills to join a specialist acute medicine rotation.
Someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, and where we treat people with kindness.
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to assess and deliver physiotherapy to patients who may have acute medicine needs, multi-pathologies and complex social needs. You will be required to have proven problem solving skills for complex discharge planning and flexibility in dealing with changes in service provision.You will need to have good time management, resilience and prioritising skills.
Main duties of the job
This post allows the opportunity to specialise within acute medicine. You will further develop your assessment and rehabilitation skills as well as your organisation, delegation, prioritisation and time management skills. You will also develop expertise in frailty and complex discharge planning .You will provide clinical supervision to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff. You will have the opportunity to attend regular In-Service Training and we will support your CPD in line with your annual VBA with opportunities to attend external courses and conferences in line with your personal objectives.
The rotations are approximately 9 months long. You will work in teams including extended day and 7 day admission avoidance in the emergency unit, as well as teams across acute medicine and medicine rehabilitation wards on two main sites (UHW & UHL).
You will be required to work your contracted hours flexibly over 7 days and extended days, which will include unsocial hours as well as committing to an emergency duty rota when required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC. Registration
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous clinical experience in the field of acute medicine, respiratory and rehabilitation
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
- Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with the elderly population including those with dementia
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information.
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals and the public
- Competent IMT skills
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of acute medicine.
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information
- Ability to demonstrate acute respiratory skills
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
- Presentation and training skills
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria- Evidence of relevant C.P.D.
- Awareness of Health and Safety
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Other
Essential criteria- Experience of participation in emergency weekend and on call duties
- Demonstrate and role model the values of the UHB
- Ability to travel between sites
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
- Places patient and service needs before own