Job summary
Team Leader for Paediatric Neuro and Major Trauma Rehabilitation. Band 8a
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for an innovative and strategically minded individual to lead andfurther develop a clinically led service dedicated to Neuro and Major Trauma Rehabilitation forChildren.
Main duties of the job
The appointed candidate will be responsible for providing expert clinical leadership that supports the delivery of care for paediatric Neuro and Major Trauma Rehabilitation. This role encompasses both clinical leadership and the day-to-day operational management of the Neuro and Major Trauma Rehabilitation team. The post holder will support clinical leads and the AHP Consultant for Major Trauma, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and safe care. Furthermore, the position involves supporting the development of clinical pathways for paediatric major trauma and neuro rehab within the health board and throughout the South Wales Network, drawing upon expert knowledge, clinical leadership, and education.
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 Boardis 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
The Team Leader for Major Trauma and Neuro Rehab for Paediatrics will act as professional leader for this service area at clinical, operational and strategic levels and make sure our contribution to implementing national and local service improvement is well defined and that services have a positive impact on the recovery and health and well-being for children.
The post holder will act as Specialist Rehabilitation Lead, ensuring the continued development and maintenance of their clinical and professional skills. The post holder will co-ordinate a specialist team providing a comprehensive Rehabilitation service to Children and Young people who have sustained Major Trauma or Acute Brain Injury. The post holder will be expected to support the team to deliver highly specialist assessments, treatment and evaluation of outcomes to patients. The post holder will be expected to provide multi-professional education and training.
To have expert knowledge and skills in the field of Major Trauma care and specialist Neuro-rehabilitation, developing cross professional and organisational boundary working practices and integrating research evidence into practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Team Leader for Major Trauma and Neuro Rehab for Paediatrics will act as professional leader for this service area at clinical, operational and strategic levels and make sure our contribution to implementing national and local service improvement is well defined and that services have a positive impact on the recovery and health and well-being for children.
The post holder will act as Specialist Rehabilitation Lead, ensuring the continued development and maintenance of their clinical and professional skills. The post holder will co-ordinate a specialist team providing a comprehensive Rehabilitation service to Children and Young people who have sustained Major Trauma or Acute Brain Injury. The post holder will be expected to support the team to deliver highly specialist assessments, treatment and evaluation of outcomes to patients. The post holder will be expected to provide multi-professional education and training.
To have expert knowledge and skills in the field of Major Trauma care and specialist Neuro-rehabilitation, developing cross professional and organisational boundary working practices and integrating research evidence into practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in therapy
- H.C.P.C. Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a therapy position at senior level in (Paediatric) major trauma/complex rehab
Desirable
- Involvement in change management
Skills & attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the field of major trauma/complex rehab.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRecognised qualification degree / equivalent in therapy
- H.C.P.C. Registration
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Therapy
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in a therapy position at senior level in (Paediatric) major trauma/complex rehab
Desirable
- Involvement in change management
Skills & attributes
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate advanced level of clinical skills within the field of major trauma/complex rehab.
Desirable
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).
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.
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
Children's Hospital for Wales, University Hospital for Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
