Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board, within the county of Ceredigion, for a Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health on a fixed term/secondment basis.

This exciting new role will be supporting service delivery and patient care within pelvic health across acute and community services in Ceredigion.

To apply, you should have a NVQ level 3 or equivalent plus relevant experience working in a therapy department in a physical health care setting.

As 7 day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.

The post holder will be expected to travel in a timely manner within the HDUHB area. Mileage allowance is payable.

You will have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques.

You will be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills that enable you to assess and treat patients within protocols without immediate direct supervision.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients, can work under supervision as well as independently, support innovation and training, and has the ability to work flexibly in a team. Relevant evidence of experience in patient care is desired.

You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients with complex pelvic health issues e.g. bladder and bowel issues.

You will be working with patients who have frailty as part of team to prevent pelvic health conditions from contributing to their falls risk.

You will be working to promote pelvic health advice as part of a life course approach to prevention.

We are looking for a caring and friendly person who has the ability to interact with people in a mature and positive way.

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 29/03/2023.