Therapy Assistant Practitioner

1 month ago


Carmarthen, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Hywel Dda University Health Board has a new, exciting opportunity for a motivated, driven and passionate individual who would like to join the Medical Therapy Team as a generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including other support workers, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

With the development of Therapy Assistant Practitioner posts the successful applicant will deliver rehabilitation for patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Working both with the qualified therapists and autonomously to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals and to promote safe and timely discharge.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Medical Therapy team. The post holder will provide rehabilitation for patients on the Medical Wards at Glangwili Hospital, including delivery of exercise programmes, gait re-education and assisting patients to return to independence in the activities of daily living, such as washing and dressing. You will work under supervision of the qualified therapists to provide an efficient, caring, patient focused service. You will be working as part of a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists, alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.

The University Health Board proactively supports training and development both as part of internal and external CPD and you will be expected to complete appropriate mandatory training.

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
**Seven community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 18/04/2023.



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