Generic Physiotherapy

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant at Band 4 level to work as part of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Teams. This post will support developments within the Community Resource Teams in Area West.

The successful candidate will form an essential part of the community resource teams. They will support the delivery of a high standard Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy service within the community, following intervention and rehabilitation programmes, both within the step down/up beds and in patients homes.

In addition, the post will involve close liaison and work with colleagues who focus on admission avoidance and discharge facilitation, as well as longer term rehabilitation and support the in-patient staff both on an out-reach and in-reach basis within the community rehab beds.

The post may involve 7 day working.

Main duties of the job

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to the qualified Therapists within the Community Resource teams.

Working under the supervision of the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff the post holder will undertake assessment and intervention with patients, within a protocol, and support home first activity preventing admission or accelerating discharge back to the community.

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

About us

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" also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly.Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience of working within an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy environment, delivering therapy programmes. Understanding of the role of occupational therapy / Physiotherapy Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications

Essential

Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care

Desirable

Computer skills use Word, Excel, Power Point and data in-putting

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