Job summary
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma
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
We are offering a part time opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our Trauma team within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.
The University Hospital of Wales is the Major Trauma centre for South Wales. In this role you will have the opportunity to develop your skills, working across a variety of trauma wards , gaining experience in the acute rehabilitation of a wide range of trauma patients. These patients include a diverse range of trauma / polytrauma conditions, acute spinal injuries and spinal surgery.
Our physiotherapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary teams and as a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. You will develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes, whilst growing your specialist experience and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.
To be considered for this post you must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm required to work within these clinical settings.
The department has close links with Cardiff University School of Physiotherapy and you will also be responsible for the provision of clinical placements to Physiotherapy students.
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
To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within these specialist clinical areas. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex need and those with cognitive and behavioural problems.
They will have responsibility for managing their own patient caseload. They will participate in the on call service (overnight and weekends) where they will work independently, managing the respiratory needs of complex critically ill patients.
In addition they will provide support for the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff.
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
Informal enquiries welcomed
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist areas
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Clinical supervision experience
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist clinical area
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D.
other
Essential criteria
- Experience of participation in respiratory on call duties.
- Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns , willingness to work flexible hours
- 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 criteria
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
- Membership of relevant special interest group
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate empathy
- Professional confidence
- Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience
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
- Carole Jones
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Clinical Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02920743902
- Additional information
Informal enquiries welcomed
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