Specialist Physiotherapist, Surgical Rehabilitation rotation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in the UK is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist for a Surgical Rehabilitation rotation. The successful candidate will work across multiple clinical areas, including Trauma and Orthopaedics, managing their own patient caseload. Ideal applicants should hold a degree in physiotherapy, have HCPC registration, and possess excellent communication and specialist skills. This position includes a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment with flexible working patterns to meet service needs.

Benefits

Comprehensive training programs

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Relevant post registration experience in the specialist area.
• Previous clinical experience relevant to post.
• Evidence of assisting in planning and developing an existing service.
• Experience of providing clinical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiotherapy services to patients in specialist clinical areas.
• Manage own patient caseload and participate in on-call service.
• Support clinical supervision of physiotherapists and students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Specialist skills in physiotherapy

Highly developed physical skills

Ability to motivate others

Confident with digital technology

Education

Recognised qualification degree in physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Specialist training to Postgraduate Diploma level

Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist, Surgical Rehabilitation rotation

The closing date is 07 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, for a Physiotherapist to join our specialist Surgical Rehabilitation rotation.

Rotating on a 9‑month basis you will have the opportunity to gain experience within a broad range of clinical areas. These include Trauma, Orthopaedics, Vascular and community‑based services e.g. ALAC, Cancer Prehabilitation and a community rehabilitation team (VCRS). You must be able to demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and enthusiasm required to work within these clinical areas.

We offer you the opportunity to develop both your clinical and leadership skills and the Physiotherapy department provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in‑service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.

You may be required to work your normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service. For example, this could include working your contracted hours as part of a service model that includes extended days/7 day job plans.

The successful post holder must share our core values and beliefs.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within these specialist clinical areas. This will include patients with multi‑pathology and complex need and those with cognitive and behavioural problems.

The postholder will have responsibility for managing their own patient caseload. They will participate in the on‑call service (overnight and weekends) where they will work independently, managing the respiratory needs of complex critically ill patients.

In addition, they will provide support for the clinical supervision of physiotherapists, student physiotherapists and support staff.

Please note that we will only accept applications from staff currently employed by Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board.

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 “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.

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.

Informal enquiries welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualification

• Recognised qualification degree / equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Experience

• Relevant post registration experience in the specialist area
• Previous clinical experience relevant to post
• Evidence of assisting in planning and developing of an existing service
• Experience of providing clinical supervision
• Experience of teaching other disciplines

Skills

• Demonstrate specialist skills within the specialist area
• Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public
• Highly developed physical skills relevant to the specialist clinical area e.g. manual techniques and therapeutic handling
• Proven ability to motivate others, promote coproduction and empower others
• Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
• Evidence of involvement in audit and research

Special Knowledge

• Relevent CPD evidence
• Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management

Other

• Participate and experience in emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to rotational role) Willingness to work flexible hour
• Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
• Membership of relevant special interest group
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role

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.