Job summary
To work alongside the established Stroke therapy team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation to individuals who have had a stroke. The therapy team within the Acute Stroke Ward are a cohesive team that work together to improve the outcomes for stroke patients.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our Therapy team within the Acute Stroke Ward at the University Hospital of Wales.
Working as part of a dynamic team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Dieticians, you will bedelivering early rehabilitation programmes to patients within the acute stroke ward and across the stroke pathway at the University Hospital of Wales.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key in this newly developed role. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting would be advantageous.
The post holder will be required to work a 7 day job plan to support the delivery of a 7 day therapy service to the Acute Stroke Ward.
A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 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 of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
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. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
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
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Good organistaional skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to motivate people
- Time management
Desirable
- IMT skills
- Ability to speak welsh
- Therapeutic handling skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible in approach to role
- Adaptable to change
- Self-motivated
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of the Multidisciplinary Team (Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of disability issues
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people both individually or in groups
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Previous Therapy technician/asst experience
- Working with individuals that have had a stroke
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good command of the English language - GCSE grade C or above
- Basic maths skills
- Relevant level 3 qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
- Good organistaional skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Basic IT skills
- Awareness of own limitations
- Ability to motivate people
- Time management
Desirable
- IMT skills
- Ability to speak welsh
- Therapeutic handling skills
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible in approach to role
- Adaptable to change
- Self-motivated
- Ability to cope well under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Desirable
Special knowledge
Essential
- A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of the Multidisciplinary Team (Physiotherapy,Occupational Therapy,Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy)
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation
- Knowledge of disability issues
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people both individually or in groups
- Working within a team
Desirable
- Previous Therapy technician/asst experience
- Working with individuals that have had a stroke
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good command of the English language - GCSE grade C or above
- Basic maths skills
- Relevant level 3 qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree
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).
