Job summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a rehabilitation assistant to work alongside the established therapies team to provide comprehensive rehabilitation within Critical Care/Long term ventilation services.

This is a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation assistant role working as part of a dynamic team comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists and Clinical Psychologists. You will be delivering early rehabilitation programmes to patients within the critical care/long term ventilation service at the University Hospital of Wales.

This role will enable you to gain and develop your rehabilitation skills through working with a range of patients with a variety of conditions and injuries.

We wish to appoint someone who has a passion for rehabilitation and who is a motivated individual with excellent communication skills,effective team working and initiative.

We welcome telephone enquiries or visits to the unit to help you with the application process. Please tailor your application according to the person specification.

Early application is advised as we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate they have an interest in rehabilitation, are a team player with excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, enthusiastic and can learn new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting would be advantageous.

The post holder will provide a service alongside the therapy team to assist in the provision of patient centered rehabilitation. They will work, under supervision, to assist the therapists in clinical and administrative duties, following specific competency- based training.

The post holder will be delegated routine treatment programmes to be carried out independently, and progress treatments within guidelines laid down by the Therapists.

A full and comprehensive induction and training programme will be provided, allowing you to develop skills in various therapeutic areas.

Working hours are Monday to Friday to support the multi-disciplinary therapies team. This post is based at the University Hospital of Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our small, friendly team as a Health & Safety Trainer.The Health & Safety training team deliver high quality, effective multidisciplinary training programs. This includes mandatory and statutory training within the Health Board meeting individual training needs and helping to facilitate staffs' personal development. The post holder will deliver object and patient manual handling and violence & aggression training, including safe-holding techniques.The post holder will contribute to the development of training events and programs.The Health & Safety Training Team are based in Woodland House and deliver training in the purpose built training facilities here and at University Hospital Llandough. There is occasionally the requirement to deliver training at other venues.This is a permanent part-time post working 3 days a week 22.5 hours.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering object and patient manual handling training.
• Demonstrating and undertaking all patient and inanimate load handling techniques included in the course content
• Provide advice on manual handling equipment to ensure staff are able to undertake their roles safely.
• Delivering violence & aggression training demonstrating and undertaking all break away, escorting and safe holding techniques included in the course content.
• Support staff with manual handling and violence & aggression issues/assessments
• Demonstrate an understanding across a range of Health and Safety legislative standards and national guidance relevant to the area oftraining.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,557 to £39,631 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

001-AC334-0926

Job locations

Woodland House

Maes y Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Job description

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 toview in Trac.

Job description 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 toview in Trac.

Person Specification

English

Essential

• Recognised relevant professional healthcare qualification

Desirable

• Recognised teaching qualification
• A recognised manual handling and violence & aggression train the trainer qualification

English

Essential

• Clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling
• Experience of delivering training to groups with multiple professions and grades

Desirable

• Experience in health & social care setting

Person Specification English Essential Recognised relevant professional healthcare qualification Desirable Recognised teaching qualification A recognised manual handling and violence & aggression train the trainer qualification English Essential Clinical experience which includes patient moving and handling Experience of delivering training to groups with multiple professions and grades Desirable Experience in health & social care setting

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).

Additional information 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes y Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes y Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an Administrator to work as part of the Nurse Assessor team, to provide high level administration, support work with the retrospective CHC team, work alongside the Duty Nurse to ensure queries are dealt with in a timely manner, be responsible for day to day filing, answering emails, maintaining office IT systems.

The post holder will need to be highly motivated and possess good communication skills, plus be able to demonstrate excellent typing and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate would benefit from having previous experience of working in a busy and challenging office environment. The post holder will be supported to thrive in a busy, varied and professional working environment.

Main duties of the job

Assisting with management of the PARIS system to ensure all new referrals and changes to current referrals are managed and details added appropriately to the Civica Scheduling system.

To work alongside the Nurse Assessor team to ensure patient enquires are dealt with and the daily work list is kept up to date.

Responsible for day to day office duties such as filing, scanning, maintaining office IT systems and ordering of stock via the ORACLE system.

Co-ordinate and manage statistics as requested by Nurse assessor team leader, ensuring UHB time-scales are adhered to and information is accurate and up to date.

Assist with maintaining and updating staff personnel files.

Maintaining and updating our electronic rostering system with staff shifts and adding in extra Bank shifts where required.

Support with the retrospective case load as required and directed by the Nurse assessor team leader.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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 summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Registered Nurse in Learning Disability (RNLD) to join the established CALDS (Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Service) which is a community based multi-disciplinary team within the Children, Young People (CYP) and Family Health Service. We are seeking a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced clinician to join our service in a Team Lead role for our tertiary response pathway (called Cyfuno). This is a key leadership role, providing clinical, operational, and strategic oversight to a specialist multidisciplinary team. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that vulnerable children and young people receive timely, coordinated, and effective support during periods of crisis.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a forward thinking RNLD who has in-depth knowledge of factors effecting the health and wellbeing of children with LD, reasonable adjustments that may be required, behaviours that are challenging and complex needs, along with an interest in supporting the development and improvement of the service. The post holder will have the ability to support CYP and their families; delivering good quality, individualised and evidenced based care. The post holder will have the skills to work in a team and as an individual, be confident to work within their competencies and be able to adapt to the changing needs of the service. Roles will include leading on risk assessment, decision-making and crisis planning, liaising with Safeguarding and Risk & Governance Leads, chairing and contributing to multi-agency meetings for complex and high-risk children, driving quality improvement, audit, and governance processes, working with professional leads to manage workload, co-developing service delivery and outcome measures, and fostering strong inter-agency relationships to support integrated care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis 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.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Annualised hours

Reference number

001-NMR237-0926

Job locations

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As Team Lead, you will work closely with the Consultant Psychology Service Lead to:

• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of psychology professionals and an occupational therapist. (They receive individual line management and clinical supervision from within their professional group).
• Lead delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs.
• Act as a key link withpartner agencies - social care, education and the wider health service, including transition to the adult teams.
• Take a central role in safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance.
• Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service provision, particularly in high-risk and acute presentations.
• Support staff through reflective practice, promoting a culture of learning and resilience.
• Contribute to service development, transformation, and system-wide pathways.

Please see JD and PS for more information

Job description Job responsibilities As Team Lead, you will work closely with the Consultant Psychology Service Lead to: Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of psychology professionals and an occupational therapist. (They receive individual line management and clinical supervision from within their professional group). Lead delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions for children and young people with complex needs. Act as a key link withpartner agencies - social care, education and the wider health service, including transition to the adult teams. Take a central role in safeguarding, risk management, and clinical governance. Ensure safe, effective, and responsive service provision, particularly in high-risk and acute presentations. Support staff through reflective practice, promoting a culture of learning and resilience. Contribute to service development, transformation, and system-wide pathways. Please see JD and PS for more information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Learning Disability (RNLD) oEvidence of current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. oMaster's Degree or working towards

Desirable

• Teaching & Assessing Certificate Qualification oChild Branch qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context. oPost registration experience of working with children and young people. oExperience/knowledge of community working. oExperience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour. oExperience of working with families. oExperience in writing practice policies/ protocols/guidelines

Desirable

• Experience in writing practice policies, protocols & guidelines. oDemonstrate experience of change management.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to liaise with all disciplines/agencies. oAbility to assess children and young people with Learning Disabilities and develop and monitor care plans. oAbility to work within a complex system. oDemonstrate good teaching and assessing skills. oKnowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice. oMulti-disciplinary working oParticipation in the development and implementation of policies and practice. oAbility to priorities workload and manage competing demands oAbility to demonstrate a good knowledge of professional boundaries, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with your professional Code of Conduct.

Desirable

• Good counselling and negotiation skills. oAbility to teach in a formal setting. oActive in the promotion of research based practice and clinical effectiveness. oPresentation skills oIT skills (PowerPoint/Excel) oWelsh speaker

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge of Children and Young People with Learning Disability

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience in HR policy and procedures

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good interpersonal and leadership skills to influence practice and service developments. oAbility to co-ordinate own workload oEnthusiastic about all aspects of work. oAbility to work under pressure. oFlexible and adaptable. oWorks well as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams. oAbility to maintain self-motivation and motivate others. oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Learning Disability (RNLD) oEvidence of current registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council. oMaster's Degree or working towards Desirable Teaching & Assessing Certificate Qualification oChild Branch qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary /multi agency context. oPost registration experience of working with children and young people. oExperience/knowledge of community working. oExperience of working with individuals with complex health needs and those with challenging behaviour. oExperience of working with families. oExperience in writing practice policies/ protocols/guidelines Desirable Experience in writing practice policies, protocols & guidelines. oDemonstrate experience of change management. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to liaise with all disciplines/agencies. oAbility to assess children and young people with Learning Disabilities and develop and monitor care plans. oAbility to work within a complex system. oDemonstrate good teaching and assessing skills. oKnowledge of local, regional and national policies pertaining to practice. oMulti-disciplinary working oParticipation in the development and implementation of policies and practice. oAbility to priorities workload and manage competing demands oAbility to demonstrate a good knowledge of professional boundaries, and the ability to make decisions in accordance with your professional Code of Conduct. Desirable Good counselling and negotiation skills. oAbility to teach in a formal setting. oActive in the promotion of research based practice and clinical effectiveness. oPresentation skills oIT skills (PowerPoint/Excel) oWelsh speaker Special Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge of Children and Young People with Learning Disability Desirable Knowledge and experience in HR policy and procedures Personal Qualities Essential Good interpersonal and leadership skills to influence practice and service developments. oAbility to co-ordinate own workload oEnthusiastic about all aspects of work. oAbility to work under pressure. oFlexible and adaptable. oWorks well as part of multi-disciplinary and multiagency teams. oAbility to maintain self-motivation and motivate others. oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

Woodland House

Maes-Y-Coed Road

Cardiff

CF14 4HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced, passionate and dynamic nurse to undertake the role of Teenage Cancer Trust Outreach Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for Teenage and Young Adults (TYA) with Cancer. This autonomous individual will be employed by Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, but will work across the South East Wales region - including Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Velindre NHS Trust. Through job planning, the post holder will based across hospitals in the South East Wales area. We are looking for a motivated individual to join a team dedicated to improving the lives of Teenager and Young Adults with cancer.

This post is fixed term for 26 months to October 2028 due to funding.

Main duties of the job

This CNS will work with a wide range multidisciplinary colleagues to ensure that all TYA patients receive age appropriate care and emotional support regardless of where they are treated in South East Wales.

The successful candidate will promote excellence in nursing practice through the delivery of higher level nursing care to young people with cancer. Working within agreed protocols and guidelines the CNS will provide a seamless quality pathway for TYA cancer patients throughout their treatment; from admission to discharge.

The CNS will work within different clinical settings to best support the needs of the young person. They will assist in the co-ordination of all patient services ensuring that such services are patient focused and reflects the philosophy of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

In collaboration with the TYA Lead Clinician and TYA Senior Nurse, the CNS will have a key role in the development and co-ordination of cancer services for young people closer to home.

The CNS will work with the TYA Senior Nurse and local Cancer Lead Nurses to provide focused and professional leadership for nurses delivering care for TYA cancer patients. The post holder will adopt an educational role to enhance the specialist knowledge of all professional groups involved in the care of TYA cancer patients.

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.