Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Specialist Physiotherapist Medicine Rehabilitation
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Specialist Physiotherapist – Medicine Rehabilitation
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at St David’s Hospital (Cardiff & Vale UHB) for a specialist physiotherapist passionate about rehabilitation to join the physiotherapy team.
The successful candidate will be a senior-level clinical expert in medicine rehabilitation and will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to:
- Assess and treat patients
- Refer and signpost for discharge home
- Proactively manage complex discharge planning
- Prevent readmissions and hospital-acquired deconditioning This role is based at St David’s Hospital, with occasionals assignments covering Barry Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Role
- Provide assessment and treatment to older adults with:
- Cognitive impairment
- Complex needs
- Frailty
- Falls and balance disorders
- Long-term conditions
- Demonstrate clinical skills at senior level with experience in medical rehabilitation
- Work cross-site to ensure consistent care across Cardiff & Vale UHB
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Leadership & Teaching
- Supervise physiotherapists and support staff
- Support mentoring and professional development within the team
- Maintain good time management, prioritisation, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Continuous Improvement
- Apply problem-solving skills to address service delivery challenges
- Demonstrate flexibility and resilience in adapting to changes in service provision
Organisational Fit
- Align with UHB values:
- Trust and respect
- Personal accountability and integrity
- Kindness and compassion in patient care
Language & Cultural Competency
- Welsh-speaking ability is desirable – applications are welcome from Welsh & English speakers
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About Cardiff and Vale UHB
- One of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff
- Provides 100+ specialist services across 6 hospital sites
- Serves a population of 500,000+ in Cardiff and the Vale
- Focuses on local health needs, regional collaboration, and equitable health outcomes
- Mission: “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”
- Commitment to transformation through strategies like “Shaping Our Future Wellbeing”
Contact for Further Details
For informal conversations, visits, or any questions, please contact:
- Name: Nancy Maisey
- Job Title: Physiotherapy Clinical Service Lead
- Email: nancy.maisey@wales.nhs.uk
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