Specialist Physiotherapist – Liver Reconditioning Service
We are excited to offer an opportunity for an expereinced and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our innovative Liver Reconditioning Service in Cardiff and Vale UHB, supporting patients with advanced liver disease to optimise their health and independence from home. A team of dietitians, nurses and a physiotherapist work in collaboration with the inpatient hepatology team to identify, assess and treat patients who may benefit from a home-based nasogastric feeding and reconditioning pathway, providing outreach care.
You will be required to:
Deliver specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients with complex liver disease in community settings
Design and implement individualised reconditioning programmes to improve strength, frailty and functional independence
Work closely with MDT colleagues to monitor clinical progress, outcomes and patient safety
Support patients to maximise independence in meaningful activities such as work, family roles and physical activity
Contribute to service development, evaluation, and the establishment of best practice models of care
We are looking for a physiotherapist who:
Has post-registration experiences at Band 5/6 level, ideally including complex medical, frailty, or gastroenterology/hepatology patients
Demonstrates strong skills in rehabilitation, functional assessment and patient-centred care
Is confident working autonomously in community settings.
Has excellent communication, MDT and MI skills.
Is motivated to contribute to an innovative and evolving service
Experience in chronic disease management is advantageous
In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who shares our values; where we trust and respect each other, where we take personal responsibility and act with integrity, where we treat people with kindness.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these posts; 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.
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.
Please contact
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