Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

2 weeks ago


Llandrindod Wells, Powys, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

Job summary

To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate setting for the assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.

To work on a rota system across 7 days.

To participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of the community therapy team to support a discharge to recover and assess pathway.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, providing direct and indirect patient care in order to support patients and their families within their own home environment.

The team is committed to facilitating rapid hospital discharge and maximising independence within a patient's own home.

This post will involve some weekend working.

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.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work.

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

If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Jo Williams

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English Technical qualification NVQ Level III or equivalent

Desirable

An understanding of manual handling principles

Experience

Essential

Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public

Desirable

Broad range of life experiences

Values

Essential

An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures Good communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn Aware of own limitations Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols Assertive and calm under pressure Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively. Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment

Other

Essential

Flexible approach to the needs of the service Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post. Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients

Aptitiude and Abilities

Essential

Organisational and time management skills Ability to work as part of a team Commitment to personal development Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to reflect and appraise own performance

Desirable

The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level IT Skills

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