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Job summary

Main area
Children and Women
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
001-AHP145-1126
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Based at Ysgol Y Deri and surrounding Vale
Town
Penarth
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

 


 

Job overview

Band 6 Static Paediatric Physiotherapist –  Base: Ysgol y Deri Special School, Vale of Glamorgan

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Children and Young People's Physiotherapy Service within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The post will be based within the Vale of Glamorgan Special School Service, primarily at Ysgol y Deri, working as part of a well-established multidisciplinary team supporting children and young people with complex additional needs.

The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children and young people with a range of neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions. Working closely with education staff, families and healthcare colleagues, the post holder will support children to maximise their functional abilities and participation within school, home and community environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within paediatric physiotherapy. The role provides experience in the management of children with complex neurodisability, working alongside orthopaedic, orthotic, paediatric and wider therapy services to deliver coordinated, child-centred care.

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area. 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

  • Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people attending special school settings across the Vale of Glamorgan.
  • Develop and review individualised therapy programmes to maximise function, mobility, participation and independence.
    Work collaboratively with education staff to support therapy delivery within the school environment.
  • Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and complex case management.
  • Provide advice, training and support to families, carers, teachers and support staff.
  • Participate in equipment assessment, postural management and 24-hour positioning programmes as appropriate.
  • Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
    Supervise students, assistants and less experienced staff as required.

The postholder will also be required to be part of the emergency duty on call service at NACHfW. The post holder will be supported by the respiratory team within the hospital and have opportunities for regular training to manage their respiratory competencies. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • H.C.P.C Registration
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at band 5 level
  • Relevant post registration experience
  • Experience of working as part of a multidiciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of providing clinical supervision
  • Experience of working with children in an acute and community environment

SKILLS

Essential criteria
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible treatment records / statistical information.
  • Ability to communicate both with healthcare professionals and the public.
  • Ability to manage a clinical caseload
Desirable criteria
  • Competent IMT skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Evidence of involvement with audit and research

Special knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of relevant CPD
  • Specialist clinical knowledge of community physiotherapy and school based services
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses

other

Essential criteria
  • Participation in emergency weekend and on call rota.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Collette Wood
Job title
Community paediatric lead
Email address
[email protected]
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