Paediatric Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

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Full time
Location: Brecon
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As a Paediatric, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in South Powys, your role will be to be a leader of a small team of Specialist therapists delivering excellent services to a huge variety of patients in the rural context of Powys.

Strong leadership skills and ability to upskill and network will be essential as you navigate complex care, rurality and diverse speciality as an autonomous practitioner.

Main duties of the job To provide physiotherapy to babies, children and young people in South Powys. To provide supportive and strong leadership as part of the senior clinical leadership team ensuring there is equity of support and strategic direction for the team across a widely dispersed team. To provide advanced physiotherapy care in multiple settings and using mediums such as Rebound Therapy, aqua therapy, serial casting, neurologically specific handling, exercise programmes depending on the needs of the person and the clinical need. Promote and demonstrate the right leadership culture. Assist the Head of service. Be responsible for the physiotherapy within the designated area. Provide supervision, performance manage, appraisal of designated staff. Use active audit cycles to ensure effective improvements and quality assurance. Ensure high levels of clinical practice.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

About us Being the smallest Health Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit:

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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 Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential HCPC Registered BSc Hons Physiotherapy or equivalent Relevant post graduate training at Masters Level or equivalent demonstrable academic knowledge to Masters level Detailed knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and its application Documented evidence of CPD

Desirable Membership of CSP Appropriate Clinical Educator Course Membership of appropriate clinical specialist interest group. Experience of audit procedures Leadership and first line management experience Supervision of junior staff and students Experience of a range of health settings

Experience Essential Extensive postgraduate experience with significant experience at a Senior level Experience of taking responsibility and managing complex caseloads Experience of clinical supervision of junior staff and students Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team

Aptitude and Abilities Essential Working knowledge of local and national agendas and ability to deliver within service Excellent organisational skills Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues Demonstrates high level of physiotherapy knowledge of assessment and clinical reasoning Ability to take initiative and resolve problems Ability to motivate and influence a team of staff Clinical supervision and mentoring skills Excellent communication skills I.T. literate Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to work autonomously Flexible working e.g. weekend working as needed

Desirable Presentation and training skills Critical appraisal skills Able to speak Welsh

Values Essential Can demonstrate PTHB Values

OTHER Essential Be able to work flexible Travel throughout Powys

Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board

Address Brecon War Memorial Hospital / Ystradgynlais Community Hospital Brecon / Ystradgynlais LD3 7NS

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

070-AHP062-1224

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