Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 001-AHP053-0426
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cardiff Community Resource Team - Llanrumney/Whitchurch
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiff Community Resource Team
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
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Are you an ambitious Physiotherapist ready for the next exciting step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the vibrant Cardiff Community Resource Team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care across the community.
As a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist, you’ll work autonomously, managing a diverse caseload of individuals with multi‑pathology and complex needs. You’ll use advanced clinical reasoning to assess, treat and empower people in their own homes or community settings—making a real difference every day.
You’ll be part of a friendly, skilled multidisciplinary team, collaborating with colleagues across health, local authority and third‑sector services to ensure seamless, compassionate care. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys problem‑solving and is motivated by truly holistic, person‑centred practice.
The post offers excellent opportunities for professional development, including supervision, teaching, involvement in service improvement and the chance to further develop specialist skills. With the UHB’s commitment to values‑led care, you’ll join a team that celebrates enthusiasm, growth and innovation.
If you’re ready to advance your specialist practice and contribute to a dynamic service that supports people to stay well at home, we’d like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within the Cardiff Community Resource Team.
To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within the Cardiff Community. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex needs, using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and maintain associated records. They will have responsibility for managing their own specialist clinical caseload. In addition, they will provide clinical supervision and support to physiotherapists, student and non-registered staff.
The post will allow the experienced Physiotherapist, with existing post-graduate knowledge and skills to further develop specialist practice. The postholder will jointly agree a job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process. The post holder will be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified. They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly, in a variety of different working patterns, in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this post includes working their contracted hours as part of a 7-day job plan. To participate in the Bank Holiday service as required for the role.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 or equivalent in physiotherapy / H.C.P.C. Registration / Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Desirable criteria
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration experience in the specialist area / 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
- Experience of providing clinical supervision / 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 / Proven ability to manage a clinical caseload / Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public / Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others / Ability to alter communication styles Interpersonal skills Adaptive/ flexible team player Effective organisational skills / Proactive and show initiative/ Understand the legal responsibilities of the Profession Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information / Competent using Microsoft or similar packages / Confident with digital technology platforms/apps Personal responsibility for learning and development/ Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Desirable criteria
- Presentation skills
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses / Evidence of relevant C.P.D. Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the clinical area / Awareness of Health and Safety- clinical risk management
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential criteria
- Professional confidence / Enthusiastic/ Ability to demonstrate empathy / Friendly, approachable and Reliable / Ability to cope under pressure. demonstrating resilience / Proactively manage own wellbeing/ Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Willingness to work flexible hours / Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns / Participate and experience in Emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to role) 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
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
- Kathryn Wilcox
- Job title
- Physiotherapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921833156
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