Job summary
We're looking for a dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individual with experience of managing respiratory conditions and a background in rehabilitation to lead the physiotherapy aspects of the Respiratory out-patient and newly funded Pulmonary Rehabilitation service within the Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr area of CTMUHB. The post holder will need to have a flexible approach, enjoying a variety of responsibilities, traveling to community sites, keen to network across Respiratory services locally and nationally, as well as across other long term condition rehabilitation specialist services within CTMUHB . Within the physiotherapy and Respiratory teams there are service development andimprovement opportunities, as well as opportunities to support professional development within the clinical specialism. The post holder will benefit from being based within the physiotherapy department as well as working in the multi-disciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation team. Within the team you will be responsible for the physical activity aspects, supporting junior members of staff and students.
The post is suited to a Physiotherapist passionate about the role of rehabilitation with experience of promoting self-management. As a department we are supportive of flexible working to meet service needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the physiotherapy aspects of the Pulmonary Rehabilitation service and a community out-patient respiratory service, providing holistic support to patients with chronic respiratory conditions. Clinicians involved in Pulmonary Rehabilitation need to have a passion for preventative care, health promotion and self management in supporting patients to regain physical function and confidence in their long term management of their condition.
You will need to be organised to meet the demands of working on different sites, you will need be a team player, respectful of the professions you are working alongside. The post requires you to be professionally confident, willing to learn and develop and be an expert resource, supporting the group physical rehabilitation and education aspects of Pulmonary Rehabilitation as well as supporting the learning of those in your team and the wider rehabilitation teams.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC Registration
- Master's Degree or equivalent level of specialist knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of relevant, specialised post graduate courses.
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines - Local and National
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership training.
- Membership of relevant specialist interest group.
- Teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate clinical experience ideally including
- Inpatient/out-patient respiratory & cardio-thoracic physiotherapy at Band 6 level.
- Experience of audit/ research (clinical and organisational).
- Experience of formal and informal teaching.
- Experience of working within healthcare systems.
Desirable
- Experience of working alongside Respirtaory Consultants or similar.
- Participation in/ organisation of workshops, seminars, conferences, courses, benchmarking
- Experience of teaching at post graduate level.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, nonverbal and written).
- Ability to use highly specialised clinical reasoning skills independent of other Practitioners, in an expert area of practice.
- Advanced assessment skills.
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling, equipment and advanced manual treatment techniques.
- Experience of and Ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team environment.
- Coaching/mentoring & MI/ presentation/instructing/ class taking skills.
- Good IT skills.
Desirable
- Relevant courses in motivational interviewing/behaviour change
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-motivated and capable of motivating others.
- Able to set priorities and deliver against targets.
- Ability & Experience of working collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Enthusiasm demonstrated for rehabilitation and clinical area
Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to carry out full range of duties (including travel between the various hospital, community and domiciliary settings) in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to work
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Dewi Sant Hospital
Albert Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB