Lead Therapist, Posture & Mobility Service

at  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

An opportunity has arisen within the Posture and Mobility Service in Directorate of Artificial Limbs and Appliances Service (ALAS) to appoint a highly self-motivated and experienced Therapy team Lead. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a senior clinical role. Recent and relevant experience of working within a complex multi-disciplinary NHS environment is essential.
We are looking for a candidate with a flexible approach, positive attitude and good people management skills. Experience of managing transformational change is desirable.
The Posture and Mobility Service based at PMC Treforrest assess for and provides manual and powered wheelchairs cross South Wales. The service provides the delivery, collection, repair and maintenance of the wheelchair equipment. In South Wales there are approximately 45,000 long term users who require essential wheelchair and seating equipment ranging from a straightforward issue to an individual assessment for specialised and powered wheelchairs, including special seating.
This service comprises of a large team of professionals, technical and supporting staff.
If you are interested in joining a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic team, we will be happy to arrange a visit.
The successful candidate will work closely in a senior leadership role with Clinical Scientists, Rehabilitation Engineers, Therapists, Medical Technical Officers, Field Services Engineers, Technicians and administrative staff within the Posture and Mobility Service (PMS) to ensure a seamless service to staff and patients.
This post would suit candidates such as AHPs ( OTs, Physiotherapists), Healthcare Scientists ( Clinical Scientists, Rehabilitation Engineers) with appropriate clinical/technical experience looking to develop and enhance their existing skills in all aspects of leadership and management. This is a key role in a large and challenging Directorate.
The post holder will be responsible for the management of all therapy staff within the posture and mobility Service; supported by the Directorate Management Team for ALAS. The Therapy Team lead will support the Directorate on all performance, finance, workforce and quality & safety matters within the Posture and Mobility Service. The post holder will be a key member of the senior clinical and technical leadership team, working closely with the Special seating, and Technical leads.
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.
The post holder will clinically lead the Posture and Mobility Service (PMS)’s
Therapy team and will have a clinically autonomous input relating to the
management of complex clinical cases, working within multi-disciplinary
teams (MDT) in relation to the assessment and provision of posture and
mobility equipment. They will be an integral member of the senior clinical leadership team and contribute to ongoing service development, integration and redesign through the demonstration of expert clinical knowledge. They will professionally lead and co-ordinate all clinical contribution and continued professional development of the Therapy team in the Posture and Mobility Service, ALAS.
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