Specialist Physiotherapist

Do you want to live and work in a commutable location and be part of a great organisation? Cardiff is the capital city of Wales hosting national and international events, where people are proud of where they live. Cardiff ranks highly for quality of life for cities in Europe, boasting a vibrant and cosmopolitan lifestyle with a growing population.
Cardiff and Vale University Health board is a large teaching health board delivering super regional as well as local services with close links to Cardiff University. The University has a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. So together we are training the next generation of health professionals., You will be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients following admission with Stroke. You will work closely with the stroke rehabilitation team in UHL and the Early Supported Discharge team for Stroke supporting patient flow across the pathway. This post requires post registration experience in stroke rehabilitation, ideally in a senior role, with appropriate knowledge and skills .
We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist who can provide decisive and effective therapy input and can demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure.
You will be required to work your normal contracted hours flexibly to support the 7-day acute stroke service and to support the emergency duty rotas at UHW.
You will be required to supervise and support other registered physiotherapy staff on rotation, as well as support staff, and students. Effective communication with the wider MDT, as well as community and 3rd sector services is essential in supporting patients and patient flow. As a static senior member of the team, you will be expected to show a flexible approach., 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We welcome you to come and meet the team and find out more about this opportunity. The weekend working commitment will be one every three weekends, and there will be some extended hours shifts during the week, which will then provide you with set days off per week. There can be some negotiation in terms of rota pattern, however Mondays will need to be worked.
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

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply., Cardiff and Vale UHB are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Physiotherapy team. The postholder should show passion and enthusiasm for assessment and treatment of the acute stroke patient.

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.