Job summary
Could you make a difference to someone who has had a life changing spinal or acquired brain injury event, through physical activity, meaningful activity or helping to communicate their needs?
We are seeking new members to our team who share our passion for the care and holistic rehabilitation of patients that have experienced life changing injuries.
The Band 4 rehabilitation coach roles will work across both our specialist spinal and neuro rehabilitation wards in the spacious and modern new rehabilitation centre at University Hospital Llandough.
Main duties of the job
The innovative Band 4 Rehabilitation Coaches will support the practice of the multidisciplinary team (including Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Clinical Psychology) to deliver the therapeutic goals of people undertaking rehabilitation. They will also be responsible for delivering person centred meaningful activities working closely with patients, their relatives and carers, volunteers as well as the professionals involved.
A key aim of the role is to deliver rehabilitation across 7 days to improve flow and enhance the patient experience. Therefore, rotas will include weekends and bank holidays as well as week day shifts.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 14,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 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 "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", 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.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will unlock the cures for today's illnesses.
If you are flexible, adaptable, willing to learn and practice within a collaborative environment and share our values this may be the role for you.
- 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
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
Additional contact details:
Sophie Brown - Speech & Language Therapist/Clinical Service Lead
sophie.brown@wales.nhs.uk
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
Additional contact details:
Sophie Brown - Speech & Language Therapist/Clinical Service Lead
sophie.brown@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge Or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses.
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care.
- Inter-professional team working.
- Involvement with carers and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- Previous therapy assistant experience
- Working with people with neurological conditions including behavioural and communication disorders
Skills
Essential
- Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work.
- Enabling skills necessary to work with people with physical and cognitive difficulties.
Desirable
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Rehabilitation plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge Or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses.
Desirable
- Health and Social care related qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
- Organisation of delegated workload to support direct patient care.
- Inter-professional team working.
- Involvement with carers and families.
Desirable
- Experience of working across statutory and voluntary agencies
- Previous therapy assistant experience
- Working with people with neurological conditions including behavioural and communication disorders
Skills
Essential
- Acts in accordance with Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Basic IT skills
- Demonstrable skills in the facilitation and co facilitation of therapeutic group work.
- Enabling skills necessary to work with people with physical and cognitive difficulties.
Desirable
- Knowledge of spreadsheets and databases
- Preparation and planning of own groups in line with the Rehabilitation plan.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
