About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative, experienced physiotherapist with proven rehabilitation clinical skills to join the 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 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, falls 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 working in front door services, as well as teams across acute medicine and medicine rehabilitation wards on different sites including UHW, UHL and SDH.
You will be required to work your contracted hours flexibly over 7 days and extended days within some rotations, 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.
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
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
Other Essential
Experience of participation in emergency weekend and on call duties Demonstrate and role model the values of the UHB Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role Places patient and service needs before own
Special Knowledge Essential
Evidence of relevant C.P.D. Awareness of Health and Safety
Desirable
Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Skills Essential
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
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in audit and research Presentation and training skills
Experience Essential
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
Desirable
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.
Qualifications Essential
Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy HCPC. Registration
Desirable
Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
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 Wales
Heath Park, Cardiff
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)