Job summary The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area. To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within a defined specialist clinical area. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex needs, using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and maintain associated records. They will have responsibility for managing their own specialist clinical caseload. In addition, they will provide clinical supervision and support to physiotherapists, student and non-registered staff. The post will allow the experienced Physiotherapist, with existing post-graduate knowledge and skills to further develop specialist practice. The postholder will jointly agree a job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process. Main duties of the job To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspect of own work in accordance with HCPC and All Wales Health and Care standards. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver specialist individual intervention treatment/programmes. To make independent clinical decisions, evaluate intervention outcomes and alter/ progress intervention programmes accordingly. To utilise highly developed physical skills relevant to the clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling, in order to deliver effective interventions. In partnership with other professionals provide excellent clinical care in line with Health and Care Standards. This process should include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in accordance with UHB policies. Full duties can be found in Job Description The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 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. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-AHP038-0424 Job locations Barry Hospital Colcot Road Barry CF62 8YH 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 If further advice is needed please contact the named persons below. Claire Jones Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist 01446 704138 Harry Newman - Admin Team Lead Harry.Newman2wales.nhs.uk 01446 704138 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 If further advice is needed please contact the named persons below. Claire Jones Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist 01446 704138 Harry Newman - Admin Team Lead Harry.Newman2wales.nhs.uk 01446 704138 Person Specification BSc Hons in Physiotherapy Essential BSc Hons in Physiotherapy Desirable Previous Community Physiotherapy experience Experience in Falls prevention/ rehabilitation Essential Experience in Falls prevention/ rehabilitation Desirable Speak the Welsh Language Person Specification BSc Hons in Physiotherapy Essential BSc Hons in Physiotherapy Desirable Previous Community Physiotherapy experience Experience in Falls prevention/ rehabilitation Essential Experience in Falls prevention/ rehabilitation Desirable Speak the Welsh Language 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 Barry Hospital Colcot Road Barry CF62 8YH Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)