Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for professional development and to implement service change within a supportive environment. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our expanding Community Resource Team (CRT), delivering community services to adults in the Bridgend Locality.
The Community Resource Team is an integrated health and social care service which provides a range of short-term interventions to people in their own homes to promote their independence. Working as part of a team the successful candidate will need to work flexibly and pro-actively to deliver effective time limited Physiotherapy interventions to support people to remain independent in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will hold a defined case load providing evidence based interventions to promote independence and quality of life
Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential within this post. The successful candidate will need to plan and manage their time effectively, ensuring prioritisation and completion of both clinical and non-clinical tasks, to ensure effective workload management and the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of the service. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role
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 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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg/CRT is committed to providing professional supervision and supporting continuing Professional development.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Experience and skills
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Evidence of broad spectrum clinical knowledge/ skills base
- Current in mandatory training requirements (manual handling, CPR, Vulnerable Adults, violence & aggression etc)
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards (local and national)
- Sound knowledge of Standards of Professional Practice/ Rules of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of a range of policies/ procedures (Risk management, Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection, clinical waste etc)
- To have completed comprehensive rotations at Band 5 level , including, rehabilitation respiratory/ critical care, trauma and orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, MSK, paediatrics, community
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communicator
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to organise and prioritize. Good time management
- Keyboard/IT skills
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Recent completion of validated Clinical Educator's course
- Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist Neuro, rehabilitation, T&O, Musculo-skeletal knowledge/ skills
- ECDL
- NICE Guidelines relevant to area of work
- Experience of domiciliary patient care.
- Presentation skills
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at level 3 or above
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Experience and skills
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Evidence of broad spectrum clinical knowledge/ skills base
- Current in mandatory training requirements (manual handling, CPR, Vulnerable Adults, violence & aggression etc)
- Knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards (local and national)
- Sound knowledge of Standards of Professional Practice/ Rules of Professional Conduct
- Knowledge of a range of policies/ procedures (Risk management, Protection of Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection, clinical waste etc)
- To have completed comprehensive rotations at Band 5 level , including, rehabilitation respiratory/ critical care, trauma and orthopaedics, neurology, general medicine, MSK, paediatrics, community
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Good communicator
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to organise and prioritize. Good time management
- Keyboard/IT skills
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Recent completion of validated Clinical Educator's course
- Evidence of attendance on appropriate courses to enhance specialist Neuro, rehabilitation, T&O, Musculo-skeletal knowledge/ skills
- ECDL
- NICE Guidelines relevant to area of work
- Experience of domiciliary patient care.
- Presentation skills
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at level 3 or above
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
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).
