Job summary Do you want to live and work in a commutable location and be part of a great organisation? The Physiotherapy Service has permanent Physiotherapist positions available on its comprehensive rotational scheme in adult and paediatric services for experienced staff who are available to start ASAP ( This is not an advert for physio students who will qualify in 2025). There is a comprehensive induction, training and development programme across all rotations. As a large tertiary specialist centre you will have opportunities to work across many highly specialist areas in addition to your core rotations. If successful at interview you will have an option to choose which rotational scheme you want to be part offer. We have specific paediatric band 5's who will rotate across community, MSK, special schools as well as the acute teams in the Children Hospital for Wales 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. Main duties of the job This will be a great opportunity to further develop your career in a supportive environment working with expert clinicians. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to work well within the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective services to patients. 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. Following a period of induction you will be work as part of the respiratory on call and weekend duties. We have long established links with both Cardiff University, for undergrad and post- grad Physiotherapy education, including the provision of student placements. Community services form an integral part of this varied rotational scheme. The post holder must be able to travel, in a timely manner to undertake duties of the post at various locations. The successful candidate on the paediatric scheme will work alongside other members of the physiotherapy service and the wider multi-disciplinary teams providing services at the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales (NACHfW), Llandough Children's Centre and St David's Children's Centre and in the Additional Learning Needs Services in schools in Cardiff and the Vale. Dependent on rotation, the post holder may be required to have a flexible approach to work to fulfil service needs.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff 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 mission is "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. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-AHP186-1124 Job locations Children's Hospital for Wales (and community sites) Heath Park Way Cardiff CF14 4XW Job description Job 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 Job description Job 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 Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Physiotherapy H.C.P.C Registration Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Experience working in a healthcare setting Experience Essential Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at under-graduate level Desirable Working within an NHS setting Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to maintain accurate and legible treatment records / statistical information. Ability to communicate both with healthcare professionals and the public. Desirable Competent IMT skills Presentation skills Special Knowledge Essential Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a wide variety of conditions and treatments Evidence of relevant CPD Interest in paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiastic Reliable Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Physiotherapy H.C.P.C Registration Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) Experience working in a healthcare setting Experience Essential Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at under-graduate level Desirable Working within an NHS setting Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to maintain accurate and legible treatment records / statistical information. Ability to communicate both with healthcare professionals and the public. Desirable Competent IMT skills Presentation skills Special Knowledge Essential Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge of a wide variety of conditions and treatments Evidence of relevant CPD Interest in paediatrics Personal Qualities Essential Enthusiastic Reliable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Children's Hospital for Wales (and community sites) Heath Park Way Cardiff CF14 4XW Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)