Job summary Inpatient Weekend Physiotherapist Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part-Time | Weekends Salary of up to £38,500 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 7.5 hours per week Main duties of the job As a Physiotherapist you will: See a wide range of Pre and post surgery patients undertaking orthopaedic or gynaecology surgery Cover Inpatient caseload Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes About us About Cardiff and Vale Hospital. Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals provide first class private healthcare to the immediate local areas of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as across South Wales and surrounding regions. Our two hospitals; The Vale Hospital (mainly in-patients) and Cardiff Bay Hospital (day cases) are multi-specialty hospitals which combine the finest consultants, the latest medical technology, with the unrivalled reputation of Nuffield Health. The Vale Hospital is a purpose built, modern hospital located in beautiful surroundings of the Vale of Glamorgan. We provide 29 in-patient rooms within a very tranquil hospital setting and were recently identified as one of the top 30 most technologically advanced hospitals in the world. We host 2 fully digital ultra clean air operating theatres, an excellent physiotherapy department, 24-hour high dependency, surgical and medical RMO cover and exemplary outpatients and diagnostic service. The patient feedback for our hospital is one of the best within the Nuffield Health estate and this is something our staff and consultants are very proud of. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number JR0084686 Job locations Hensol Castle Park Hensol Road Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF72 8JX Cowbridge CF72 8JX Job description Job responsibilities Inpatient Weekend Physiotherapist Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part-Time | Weekends Salary of up to £38,500 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 7.5 hours per week Are you an experienced Physiotherapist? Do you want to work for a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation with fantastic career progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for the wellbeing of others and taking pride in supporting them through their road to recovery? Due to an increased workload over the weekends, we now have this requirement. There is the opportunity for overtime also. Our expert physiotherapists are here to rehabilitate patients to optimal functional recovery following surgery. The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programs. As a Physiotherapist you will: See a wide range of Pre and post surgery patients undertaking orthopaedic or gynaecology surgery Cover Inpatient caseload Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes What are we looking for in our Physiotherapists? We require a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Be able to demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner Previous experience of treating post op orthopaedic patients It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. What are the benefits? We believe in our people and to help you develop your skills and progress your career in Nuffield Health You will be supported by your regional clinical lead Have access to a local in-service training program and training events organised by the Nuffield Health Academy There will also be mentoring support within the department from Senior Physiotherapists and support with career development Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Job description Job responsibilities Inpatient Weekend Physiotherapist Vale Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part-Time | Weekends Salary of up to £38,500 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience 7.5 hours per week Are you an experienced Physiotherapist? Do you want to work for a leading not-for-profit healthcare organisation with fantastic career progression opportunities? Do you have a passion for the wellbeing of others and taking pride in supporting them through their road to recovery? Due to an increased workload over the weekends, we now have this requirement. There is the opportunity for overtime also. Our expert physiotherapists are here to rehabilitate patients to optimal functional recovery following surgery. The hospital is brilliantly placed to support and mentor the successful candidate for this role, alongside our academy training programs. As a Physiotherapist you will: See a wide range of Pre and post surgery patients undertaking orthopaedic or gynaecology surgery Cover Inpatient caseload Work within a multidisciplinary team including nurses, AHPS and consultants in order to optimise the health and recovery of our patients Adhere to our values and beliefs at Nuffield Health, in which we encourage behaviour which is enterprising, passionate, independent and caring Deliver excellent clinical care that is evidence based, Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-led and responsive to our patient's needs Ensure on-going monitoring of the standard of treatment provided Be compliant with all professional, clinical and integrated governance standards and participate in clinical audit and other quality assurance processes What are we looking for in our Physiotherapists? We require a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Be able to demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner Be a confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with the general public and other healthcare professionals Be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills Have the ability to prioritise and deal with your varied workload in an effective and timely manner Previous experience of treating post op orthopaedic patients It's equally important that you share our values. We believe in putting people first and providing personalised, holistic healthcare. That makes you part of a much wider team, working to create a healthier future for each individual client. What are the benefits? We believe in our people and to help you develop your skills and progress your career in Nuffield Health You will be supported by your regional clinical lead Have access to a local in-service training program and training events organised by the Nuffield Health Academy There will also be mentoring support within the department from Senior Physiotherapists and support with career development Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Person Specification Qualifications Essential We require a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Experience Essential Be able to demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner Person Specification Qualifications Essential We require a BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent and you'll be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Experience Essential Be able to demonstrate evidence of further professional training and continual professional development, reflecting your desire to develop as a practitioner 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Nuffield Health Address Hensol Castle Park Hensol Road Cardiff Vale of Glamorgan CF72 8JX Cowbridge CF72 8JX Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)