Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

AHP Team Lead Rehabilitation Coach

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale UHB are pleased to be able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Multidisciplinary team. We are looking for a Highly Specialist AHP or Nurse Practitioner to provide clinical leadership for our Team of Rehabilitation Coaches , within the Specialist Rehabilitation Unit at the University Hospital of Llandough.

Our Rehabilitation Coaches are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to provide high quality rehabilitation to patients within the unit at UHL. We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Highly Specialist AHP or Registered Nurse who can provide decisive and effective support for this group of patients helping them to integrate back into the community . The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication skills and a flexible approach when working under pressure.

The MDT will provide a full induction, a comprehensive programme of in-service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.

You may be required to work your normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will organise the day to day management of the Rehabilitation Coaches within the specialist rehabilitation area. They will plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the service provided to the Specialist Spinal and Neuro Rehabilitation Unit . They will lead professionally on profession related issues, working alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver services to patients within the specialist unit. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex needs. They will collaborate closely with key leaders/managers which will include identifying areas for service development and improvement, implementing transformational change.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AHP085-0825

Job locations

University Hospital llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and personal specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and personal specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Qualification in Therapies or Nursing
  • HCPC or NMC Registration
  • Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at senior level in the specialist area of Neurology.
  • Experience of providing supervision
  • Evidence of leadership and assisting and planning a service
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of presenting to a range of audiences

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public including people with communication difficultie
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Personal responsibility for learning and development

Desirable

  • Effective Presentation Skills
  • Competent IMT

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Shows resilience under pressure and proactively manage own wellbeing
  • Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant Qualification in Therapies or Nursing
  • HCPC or NMC Registration
  • Evidence of M level learning or relevant higher-level qualification and experience

Desirable

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at senior level in the specialist area of Neurology.
  • Experience of providing supervision
  • Evidence of leadership and assisting and planning a service
  • Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of presenting to a range of audiences

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with healthcare professionals and the public including people with communication difficultie
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Personal responsibility for learning and development

Desirable

  • Effective Presentation Skills
  • Competent IMT

Specialist Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Shows resilience under pressure and proactively manage own wellbeing
  • Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values

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).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

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).

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).

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

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Lead Physiotherapy

Alison Lloyd

alison.lloyd@wales.nhs.uk

02921825443

Details

Date posted

15 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AHP085-0825

Job locations

University Hospital llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Supporting documents

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