Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy
5 days ago
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent post as a Specialist Learning Disability Physiotherapy Support Worker to join a friendly and motivated physiotherapy service, based at the Carmarthen Community Team Learning Disabilities. The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team under the direction of a specialist physiotherapist.
The post holder will be supported by the physiotherapist within the team to independently carry out individual and group therapy sessions in a variety of different settings.
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
The post holder will be part of the Hywel Dda University Health Board Learning Disabilities (LD) Physiotherapy service and assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of clients with learning disabilities in collaboration with carers and other agencies.
Some experience of working with people with a learning disability and knowledge of the role of the physiotherapist is essential. There will be expectation to undertake the Level 4 Physiotherapy Diploma for Health Care Support Workers and additional opportunities for further training within the role will be offered.
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 19/09/22
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