Specialist Physiotherapist - Trauma

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our Trauma Team at the University Hospital Llandough. As part of this specialist team, you will:

• Work acrossmultipletrauma wards, gaining clinical experiencewith avarietyof traumapatients.
• Deliver high-quality, individualized treatment programmes for patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological needs.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless patient care and support the flow of patients through our specialist trauma unit.
What We Offer
• A welcoming and supportive environment where you can develop your clinicalexpertiseand leadership skills.
• Opportunities to contribute to our dedicated trauma weekend service and work within a flexible 7-day job plan.
• Strong academic links with Cardiff University, including involvement in clinical placements for physiotherapy students., 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.
They 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.


• Relevant clinical experience, skills and enthusiasm for trauma rehabilitation.
• Ability to work flexibly across different patterns to meet service needs.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and supporting patients through complex recovery journeys.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.