About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation Team Lead to manage and lead a team of Multiprofessional Rehabilitation Assistants (MPRAs) within the stroke service. We are seeking a motivated rehabilitation specialist from a registered nursing or allied health professional background with strong rehabilitation expertise.
Stroke Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) is a 38-bedded inpatient facility delivering specialist stroke recovery and rehabilitation. The Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team provides community-based domiciliary rehabilitation following discharge. MPRAs work across both teams to enhance patient experience through specialist rehabilitation support.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership and line management to the MPRA team, working closely with the ESD team, SRC ward manager, stroke consultants and the wider multidisciplinary team as part of the stroke leadership group. The role will support the development and delivery of innovative stroke rehabilitation across inpatient and community settings, promoting an inclusive culture that values staff wellbeing and collaboration with nursing and therapy teams.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic practitioner with significant post-registration experience, able to manage a complex rehabilitation caseload while leading the MPRA team effectively as part of the multidisciplinary workforce.
Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to:
be responsible for the overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality service to patients recovering and rehabilitating after stroke. have previous senior clinical and leadership experience. act as an expert providing clinical supervision, support to the team and clinical advice to members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, carers and other agencies. have relevant physical examination and rehabilitation intervention skills have excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills. work well within a multidisciplinary team. collaborate closely with key leaders/managers which will include identifying areas for service development and improvement, implementing transformational change. advocate and support patients' rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
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 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to:
be responsible for the overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality service to patients recovering and rehabilitating after stroke. have previous senior clinical and leadership experience. act as an expert providing clinical supervision, support to the team and clinical advice to members of the interdisciplinary team, patients, carers and other agencies. have relevant physical examination and rehabilitation intervention skills have excellent organisational, communication and influencing skills. work well within a multidisciplinary team. collaborate closely with key leaders/managers which will include identifying areas for service development and improvement, implementing transformational change. advocate and support patients rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in relevant profession NMC or HCPC Registration Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience
Experience Essential
NHS Experience Significant post registration clinical experience in a senior position in stroke or neurosciences Experience of providing clinical supervision Change management experience
Desirable
Involvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service delivery Rota management Published work
Skills Essential
Highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling Coaching and training skills Proven prioritisation Interpersonal skills Self directed learning Negotiation and influencing skills Proven leadership skills Adaptive team player Competent using Microsoft or similar packages Confident with digital technology platforms/apps Personal responsibility for learning and development
Desirable
oQuality Improvement & research methodology oPresentation skills oAnalysis of statistical information oSpecialist skills within clinical area
Personal Qualities Essential
Professional confidence
Special Knowledge Essential
Specialist knowledge in the clinical area Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses Evidence of relevant C.P.D
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road
Penarth
CF64 2XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)