Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma

Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Trauma Team at the University Hospital Llandough.

As part of this specialist team, you will:

• Work across multiple trauma wards, gaining clinical experience with a variety of trauma patients.

• Deliver high-quality, individualized treatment programmes for patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological needs.

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues  to ensure seamless patient care and support the flow of patients through our specialist trauma unit.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive environment where you can develop your clinical expertise and leadership skills.

• Opportunities to contribute to our dedicated trauma weekend service and work within a flexible 7-day job plan.

• Strong academic links with Cardiff University, including involvement in clinical placements for physiotherapy students.

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant clinical experience, skills and enthusiasm for trauma rehabilitation.

• Ability to work flexibly across different patterns to meet service needs.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting patients through complex recovery journeys.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within these specialist  clinical areas.  This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex need and those with cognitive and behavioural problems.

They will have responsibility for managing their own patient caseload. They will participate in the on call service (overnight and weekends) where they will work independently, managing the respiratory needs of complex critically ill patients.

In addition they will provide support for the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff.

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