Physiotherapy Technician: Sponsorship Available

Velindre Cancer Centre

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Band 4 Physiotherapy Technician to join our dynamic and supportive Physiotherapy team, as part of the friendly Therapies Team at Velindre Cancer Service. This role is ideal for an experienced Physiotherapy support worker or assistant looking to take the next step in their career.

This post is advertised on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) but part-time working would be considered.

 

Main duties of the job

You will work under the supervision of qualified Physiotherapists delivering high quality care to patients across our inpatient services, including our same day emergency care units and the inpatient ward. The role will involve working directly with a range of patients who are experiencing side effects from their cancer and / or its treatments. The role involves carrying out treatment programmes, monitoring patients’ progress and contributing to their rehabilitation goals. You will also support service development initiatives along with departmental administrative duties. The post holder will also be required to undertake clerical and administrative duties to support the teams as part of their role.

We are seeking a self-motivated and empathetic individual with highly developed communication skills. The role will involve working with several clinical teams across the organisation and therefore strong and proven team working skills are required. We invite applications from organised individuals who can work both independently and under supervision, applying a flexible approach to their work and demonstrate good time management skills. Previous clinical experience of working within a Physiotherapy setting or an ability to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of Physiotherapy is a requirement of this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of good education
  • NVQ III in relevant area or equivalent

Desirable

  • Computer qualification
  • Attendance at relevant courses

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working within a physiotherapy setting
  • Administrative skills
  • Experience of team working

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good time management skills

Desirable

  • Understanding of cancer related issues and its implications for physiotherapy interventions

Other

Essential

  • Self motivated
  • Ability to work flexibly for the needs of the service

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker

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).

Closing Date: 09 March 2026

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