Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newtown, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and reliable rehabilitation therapy assistant to join the Therapy Team in the North of Powys. The post will support the community services and offers someone with a passion for working in the health or social care field the opportunity to develop their career. The post will be based in Newtown hospital working in the community.

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Responsibilities include patient rehabilitation and relevant documentation; carrying out rehabilitation plans as directed by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, completing delegated therapy assessments such as personal care, cognitive, or mobility assessments, and clear communication with service users and their families.
Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of efficiency and safety in the Therapy Department which involves some administration tasks.
Be flexible at times of increased capacity to the service.

The team provide a 7-day service and staff are expected to be part of the weekend roster. The postholder will require a full UK driving licence and use of their own car for work purposes.

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

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.

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.

If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Mair Jones or Teleri Lloyd-Evans on 01938 558929



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