Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, innovative Physiotherapist with high-level team skills to join the Children and Young Person's Weight Management Service. The successful applicant will be joining the multi-disciplinary service, offering a unique opportunity to influence, shape and develop the service.
The post is permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week), and provides a service across the Swansea Bay University Health Board areas in a variety of settings.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with an excellent clinical knowledge and experience of working within children, young people and their families.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work with high level of autonomy managing a complex caseload and should be able to demonstrate a strong ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will be responsible for the physiotherapy care of overweight and obese children including those with additional learning needs, multiple health concerns and complex social circumstances.
The team will consist of a clinical lead, a psychologist, a dietitian, a consultant paediatrician and support workers and will work to the All Wales Obesity Pathway for Children and Young People and Welsh Government standards. The post holder will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with children, young people, families, team colleagues and the wider systems, offering a broad range of interventions to include 1:1 as well as group interventions.
You will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor members of the team as well as receive supervision and mentoring in your role.
We offer both departmental and personal CPD time to support your development and are committed to the development of evidenced based practice, research and clinical audit. You will be supported in attending relevant professional networking meetings, interest groups and relevant CPD opportunities.
We are happy to discuss this position with interested candidates. For more information, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Professional registration with HCPC
- Post registration training in relevant area.
Desirable
- Recognised management/ leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- MSc or its equivalent level of knowledge and advanced post graduate training/experience in relevant areas
- Knowledge of the workings of Paediatric Physiotherapy services
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
Experience
Essential
- Substantial broad range and specialist Paediatric experience.
- Experience of specialist knowledge including Management of Common Paediatric disorders such as obesity, learning disabilities, diabetes and ASD
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervision experience of students, physiotherapy assistants and junior staff.
Desirable
- Experience of strategic planning process.
- Experience of policy / service development.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal skills including developed oral and written communication skills with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good problem solving and analytical ability.
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Health Board Headquarters
1 Talbot Gateway
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR