Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call and emergency duty)
- Job ref
- 001-AHP120-1225
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Landough
- Town
- Llandough
- Salary
- £39,263 - £47,280 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Physiotherapist, Surgical Rehabilitation rotation
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.
Job overview
Physiotherapist Specialist - Rotational Surgical Rehabilitation
An opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, for a Physiotherapist to join our specialist Surgical Rehabilitation rotation.
Rotating on 9 monthly basis you will have the opportunity to gain experience within a broad range of clinical areas. These include Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular and community-based services e.g ALAC, Cancer Prehabilitation and a community rehabilitation team (VCRS). You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm required to work within these clinical areas.
We offer you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and the Physiotherapy department provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in-service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.
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. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a service model that includes extended days/ 7 day job plans.
The successful post holder must share our core values and beliefs.
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.
The postholder 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.
Please note that we will only accept applications from staff currently employed by Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.
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 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.
Informal enquiries welcomed.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
Desirable criteria
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant post registration experience in the specialist area
- Previous clinical experience relevant to post
- Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
Desirable criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of teaching other disciplines
Skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist area
- Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public
- Highly developed physical skills relevant to the specialist clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
- Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
- Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Relevent CPD evidence
- Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management
Other
Essential criteria
- Participate and experience in emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to rotational role) Willingness to work flexible hour
- 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
- Membership of relevant special interest group
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
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
- 02920 742309
- Additional information
Informal enquiries welcomed.
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