About this role
Job summary
This opportunity comes at an exciting time in the development of our long term conditions rehabilitation services and we are looking for the right person with the vision and experience to represent physiotherapy and contribute to these ongoing service developments.
Your role will be to provide the operational and professional leadership for the a variety of physiotherapy Rehabilitation services. You will be involved in the building and developing of existing services within the remit of the role balancing the expertise of our clinical specialists with strategic influences to shape and develop the services.
You will work with the Assistant Head of Physiotherapy, the Head of Physiotherapy and our wider multi-professional team as part of this work.
The right candidate will have a strong team ethos and will value the importance of involving the clinical teams as an integral part of the service development.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for service delivery and the day to day operational management of a specific area of the Physiotherapy Service.
To act as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning, providing expert intervention, delivering highly specialised assessment and treatment programmes to patients with highly complex presentations and independently manage their own complex caseload as part of a multi-disciplinary team
To ensure services within the specialty area are delivered within budget and support the achievement of the department annual financial targets.
To work as a member of the physiotherapy leadership team and in conjunction with the Head of Service, to plan and deliver the medium and long term departmental strategy in line with organisational and professional direction, ensuring plans are developed with the prudent principles reflecting safety, quality, effectiveness and efficiency.
To assist the Head of Service identify needs, evaluate priorities and plan for the development of the service, seeking to introduce new developments and innovations and ensuring evidence based Physiotherapy is implemented.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Physiotherapy Masters Level qualification (clinical/management) or equivalent accredited post graduate specialist courses/training relevant to role. Leadership/management qualification or equivalent evidence of management development e.g. leadership/coaching/mentoring
Desirable
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Knowledge of change management principles.
Registration Essential
HCPC Registered
Desirable
Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience Essential
Evidence of extensive post graduate experience, including as a senior clinician or team leader within a specialist service.
Welsh language skills Desirable
Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Dewi Sant Hospital
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)