Therapy Assistant

7 months ago


Bodelwyddan, United Kingdom Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Assistants to join the new discharge to recover and assess (D2RA) service in the Central area of BCUHB.

This service aims to facilitate early discharge from hospital and prevent admission to hospital. You will be working with patients with a wide variety of diagnoses providing support to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide assessment and intervention in their home environment.

The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and generic therapy assistants and you will be working closely with both hospital and community multidisciplinary teams.

You will have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of this developing integrated service.

Significant current experience of working within acute/community services is essential. You will play a supportive role in the development of this service whilst also ensuring person centred care is delivered in a timely manner, to patients in their own homes. Recent and relevant experience in a therapy healthcare setting is desirable.

You will deliver routine physiotherapeutic treatment programmes and delegated occupational therapy intervention plans independently and progress treatments within guidelines and protocols. You will be accountable for these tasks.

The team are based in Glan Clwyd Hospital and the successful applicants will provide support across Conwy and Denbighshire.

The ability to travel to meet the needs of this role is essential.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

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



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