Job summary
Specialist Physiotherapist - Liver Reconditioning Service
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an expereinced and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our innovative Liver Reconditioning Service in Cardiff and Vale UHB, supporting patients with advanced liver disease to optimise their health and independence from home. A team of dietitians, nurses and a physiotherapist work in collaboration with the inpatient hepatology team to identify, assess and treat patients who may benefit from a home-based nasogastric feeding and reconditioning pathway, providing outreach care.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to:
- Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients with complex liver disease in community settings
- Design and implement individualised reconditioning programmes to improve strength, frailty and functional independence
- Work closely with MDT colleagues to monitor clinical progress, outcomes and patient safety
- Support patients to maximise independence in meaningful activities such as work, family roles and physical activity
- Contribute to service development, evaluation, and the establishment of best practice models of care
We are looking for a physiotherapist who:
- Has post-registration experiences at Band 5/6 level, ideally including complex medical, frailty, or gastroenterology/hepatology patients
- Demonstrates strong skills in rehabilitation, functional assessment and patient-centred care
- Is confident working autonomously in community settings.
- Has excellent communication, MDT and MI skills.
- Is motivated to contribute to an innovative and evolving service
- Experience in chronic disease management is advantageous
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, where we treat people with kindness.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these posts; 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
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.
Please contact nancy.maisey@wales.nhs.uk for more information and to arrange an informal conversation or visit
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- H.C.P.C. Registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a physiotherapy position
- Experience as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of providing clinical supervision
- Experience of working with older adults in a rehab setting
- Experience of working with people with dementia
Desirable
- Has worked in medicine in a senior role previously
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate specialist skills within the field of rehabilitation
- Ability to communicate well with healthcare professional, people with communication difficulties and the public
- Ability to motivate others
- Adaptive team player
Desirable
- Presentation and training skills
- Competent digital technology skills.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy clinical knowledge in the field of elderly rehabilitation
- Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to cope under pressure/ resilience
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly and approachable
- Demonstrates values and behaviours of UHB
Desirable
- Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
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).
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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
University Hospital Llandough
Penlan Road
Penarth
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
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