Job summary
Due to the volume of applicants this post may be closed early.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join our Therapy team within the Vascular Unit at the University Hospital of Wales.

Working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists you will deliver early rehabilitation to vascular patients, enabling them to achieve their rehabilitation goals, gain independence in their activities of daily living and prevent deconditioning.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key in this role. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting would be advantageous.

A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.

Main duties of the job
Principally to provide a service, under the direction of a registered practitioner, to the individuals within a defined area. They will work with direction to assist the registered practitioner in clinical and administrative duties following specific competency-based training.

They will independently carry out routine treatment programmes to both individuals and groups which have been delegated by a registered practitioner.

They will progress within guidelines laid down by the registered practitioner.

They will be responsible and accountable for these tasks. The postholder will work within an agreed job plan and objectives which will be reviewed yearly as part of the UHB appraisal process. They may be asked to provide treatments in other clinical areas depending on service needs.

They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly in a variety of different working patterns in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. This will involve working their contracted hours as part of a 7 day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; 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 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

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
Personal qualities
Essential

• Flexible in approach to role
• Adaptable to change
• Self motivated

Desirable

• Demonstrates intiative

Special knowledge
Essential

• A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Speech and Language Therapy
• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organisation
• Knowledge of disability issues

Skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Good organistaional skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to motivate people

Desirable

• IMT skills
• Measuring and application of walking aids
• Ability to speak welsh
• Therapeutic Handling skills

Experience
Essential

• Healthcare work
• Dealing with people both individually or in groups
• Worked within an acute or inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Previous Support Worker experience within Therapies.

Desirable

• Previous Therapy technician experience
• Experience within Surgery/Vascular Surgery

Qualifications
Essential

• Good command of the english language
• GCSE English Grade C or equivalent
• Relevant qualifications - eg NVQ in Care level 3

Desirable

• Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ\`s, sport science degree

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).