Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Job summary

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.

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.