Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist

Train Work Live; Penarth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist to join the Children and Young People’s Physiotherapy Service. Based at Ysgol y Deri Special School in the Vale of Glamorgan, you will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting children with complex needs.

You will provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for children with neurodevelopmental and neurological conditions, collaborating with education staff, families and

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification degree/equivalent in Physiotherapy.
• H.C.P.C Registration.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Experience of working across a broad range of clinical areas at band 5 level; multidisciplinary teamwork; supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people in special school settings across the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Develop and review individualised therapy programmes to maximise function, mobility and participation; work with education staff.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary assessment, care planning and complex case management.
• Provide advice, training and support to families, carers, teachers and staff.
• Participate in equipment assessment, postural management and positioning programmes.
• Contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement; supervise students and junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Communication

CPD participation

Education

Physiotherapy degree

HCPC registration

CSP membership

Job description

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

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

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

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

SKILLS

• 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
• Evidence of involvement with audit and research

Special knowledge

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

other

• Participation in emergency weekend and on call rota.

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

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

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.