Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with significant post registration experience to lead the physiotherapy team within the Lakeside Wing Rehabilitation Unit at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The post holder will be required to have a broad range of rehabilitation skills and experience of working within medicine. This will include the ability to adapt to different environments and provide rehabilitation in an innovative way to inspire those they work with and achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients we serve.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be expected to carry a varied and complex caseload, lead a team of registered and non-registered physiotherapy staff while also working effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.The successful candidate will need to:be professionally responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality physiotherapy service to lakeside winghave previous senior clinical and leadership experience.be able to provide expert clinical supervision, support and advice to the physiotherapy teamhave excellent organisational, communication and influencing skillswork well within a multidisciplinary teamcollaborate closely with key leaders/managers which will include identifying areas for service development and improvement, implementing transformational changeact as an expert for physiotherapists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team within this specialist fieldadvocate and support patients' rights by promoting shared decision making, respecting individual choice and beliefs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all timesbe able to adapt and flex to meet the demands of winter in medicineThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving 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 working with our partners to develop regional services.Our missionis "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, 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. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapyHCPC registrationSpecialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level or relevant experienceEvidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experienceDesirableMembership of the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyExperienceEssentialSignificant post registration clinical experience in a physiotherapy position at senior level within the specialist areaExperience of providing clinical supervisionEvidence of clinical leadership and assisting in planning and developing of an existing service.Change management experienceExperience of teaching other disciplinesExperience as working as part of a multidisciplinary teamNHS ExperienceDesirableExperience of health promotionExperience of presenting to a range of audiencesInvolvement in developing professional practice, and transforming service deliveryProvided advice and support to other practitioners to develop skills and knowledgeSkillsEssentialHighly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g manual techniques and therapeutic handlingAbility to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the specialist field.Coaching and training skillsProven leadership skillsAbility to manage a clinical caseloadAbility to communicate with healthcare professional and the public, including people with communication difficultiesEffective organisational skillsAbility to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical informationEvidence of involvement in audit and researchDesirableCompetent IMT skillsSpecial KnowledgeEssentialSpecialist physiotherapy knowledge in the clinical areaEvidence of relevant C.P.D.Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk managementPersonal QualitiesEssentialEnthusiasticAbility to cope under pressure, demonstrating resilienceAble to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and valuesAbility to demonstrate empathyProactively manage own wellbeingDesirableDemonstrate an interest and or skill set in service development / service planningOtherEssentialAble 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 equipmentDesirableMembership of relevant special interest groupThe ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWEmployer's websitehttps://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)