Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Therapy Team based at Llandrindod Wells Hospital, Mid Powys. We are looking for a part time Band 4 Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join our established, friendly and experienced team.
The role will require a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to show initiative, have good communication and organisational skills, being able to prioritise a caseload in a busy community setting.
If you have had experience in a Therapy Assistant role, and are looking to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Therapies Team under thedirection and supervision of the Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Team Leader to ensure that an efficient and effective rehabilitation service is delivered to Powys residents.
The post holder will assess, implement, treat and progress patients inaccordance with agreed protocols and treatment regime under the supervision of the qualified therapist. This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena, alongside other members of the therapy and community teams. Prevent hospital admission by working to the therapy goals identified by the patient and qualified therapist.
The post holder will acknowledge their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary to deliver a client centred rehabilitation programme. Supervision and support of junior staff will be part of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ‘life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 NVQ / A-levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation or Level 3 NVQ / A-Levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation/ For internal candidates evidence of Agored Cymru
- Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Experience
Essential
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
Desirable
- Evidence of working across statutory and voluntary organisations
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar
Desirable
- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
Values
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate compassion within the role
- Be able to demonstrate patient-focussed care
- Can demonstrate self-motivation, pro-activity and resourcefulness
- Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Able to work in a multi-agency arena
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Ability to travel
Desirable
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
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.
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).
Closing Date: 04 November 2024
