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Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative, experienced physiotherapist with proven rehabilitation clinical skills to join the medicine rotation.
Someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, and where we treat people with kindness.
You will work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to assess and deliver physiotherapy to patients who may have acute medicine needs, multi-pathologies and complex social needs. You will be required to have proven problem solving skills for complex discharge planning and flexibility in dealing with changes in service provision. You will need to have good time management, resilience and prioritising skills.
Main duties of the job
This post allows the opportunity to specialise within medicine. You will further develop your assessment and rehabilitation skills as well as your organisation, delegation, prioritisation and time management skills. You will also develop expertise in frailty, falls and complex discharge planning. You will provide clinical supervision to physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff. 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 rotations are approximately 9 months long. You will work in teams including extended day and 7 day working in front door services, as well as teams across acute medicine and medicine rehabilitation wards on different sites including UHW, UHL and SDH.
You will be required to work your contracted hours flexibly over 7 days and extended days within some rotations, which will include unsocial hours as well as committing to an emergency duty rota when required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main 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
Other
Essential
- Experience of participation in emergency weekend and on call duties
- Demonstrate and role model the values of the UHB
- Ability to travel between sites
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
- Places patient and service needs before own
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with other healthcare professionals and the public
- Competent IMT skills
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of acute medicine.
- Able to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information
- Ability to demonstrate acute respiratory skills
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in audit and research
- Presentation and training skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous clinical experience in the field of acute medicine, respiratory and rehabilitation
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working in the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
- Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with the elderly population including those with dementia
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC. Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant C.P.D.
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
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This advert is for Specialist Physiotherapist - Medicine Rotation with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £40,559 - £48,841 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: To meet the needs of the service. Participation in On-Call Emergency Duty Service is required.. The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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