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Job summary
The South Wales Posture and Mobility Service are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Engineer or Clinical Scientist to join our service. The successful candidate will complete Complex Postural Assessment and provide appropriate wheelchairs, postural support and pressure management devices to service users of all ages with a wide variety of medical conditions across South Wales. The post holder will work autonomously, within a very supportive team. A face to face interview will be required for this role.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should have a broad range of clinical experience, ideally including management of long-term conditions. Experience in assessment & prescription of wheelchairs and accessories is desirable, however training will be provided. We are predominantly a clinic-based service but also see service users in other environments such as schools, hospitals and their own homes. Therefore, the ability to travel across the community with the use of a works vehicle in a timely manner is essential. We are seeking an individual who shares our core values in that; We care about the people we serve and the people we work with:-We trust one another -We respect each other -We take personal responsibility -We treat people with kindness -We act with integrity
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.
Job description
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Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
HCPC or other profession specific registration Degree/Diploma
Desirable
Having or working towards a higher degree Wheelchair accreditation Fieldwork education
Experience
Essential
Experience in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or equivilant clinical experience in Paediatrics, Orthopaedic, Neurology or related settings. Taking part in audits Experience in wheelchair/ seating/standardised assessment.
Desirable
Supervising students Working with service-users with life-threatening conditions
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Excellent Communication skills Organisationsal skills Clinical Reasoning Computer skills
Desirable
Ability to use a range of tools, practical abilities
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
Clinical experience with individuals with complex needs within a social setting. Experience of Postural Management
Desirable
Leading of clinical audit
Personal qualities
Essential
Team Player Ability to demonstrate the core values and behaviours
Desirable
Eager to learn new skills
Other
Essential
Ability to travel
Desirable
Special interest group membership Welsh speaker Broad range of interests