Prehabilitation Therapies Assistant Practitioner
1 month ago
Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Prehabilitation Team at the early stages of this exciting new service. This is an exciting time for AHPs in CTMUHB. We are looking for visionary team members at all levels to guide and implement service development to be implemented at pace to enable the vision of supporting people in CTMUHB to achieve their maximum potential - physically, cognitively, socially and psychologically. (AHP Framework, 2019).
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2026 due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Main duties of the job
The right candidate will have a strong team ethos and will value the importance of involving the clinical teams as an integral part of this service development. The candidate will be supported in experiencing excellent opportunities for cross discipline working. Key aspects of the role include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team including Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language Therapists to undertake specific clinical/therapy based interventions and liaison with wider multi disciplinary teams and third sector to prepare and support people affected by cancer from diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
Your career progression is important to us and CTM has an excellent L&D offer as well as support for external learning. Your wellbeing matters to us and we are proud of the work our wellbeing champions do across therapies and the range of activities that are on offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one teamWe are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
Qualifications
Essential
Understanding of health procedures relating to the work area. NVQ Level 3 in relevant subject, or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalency. Clear understanding of the role of Allied health professionals including Physiotherapy, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists and Speech and language therapists in Healthcare.
Desirable
Teaching or structured education NVQ Level 4 in relevant subject. Knowledge of Cancer via training and/or work experience Qualified or working towards CanRehab Level 4 Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation qualification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in NHS or social care environment Experience of working with the public. Experience of multi-disciplinary team working Experience of prioritising workload/caseload
Desirable
Working with people with cancer. Experience of delivering group education. Previous experience working as a therapy support worker. Working in the fitness industry
Aptitute, Abilities and Skills
Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills Numeracy skills Excellent ICT, computer literacy and keyboard skills The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision Excellent organisational and analytical skills Ability to keep accurate and legible patient/ client records
Desirable
Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues Presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
Able to recognise work boundaries and seek advice and support if required. Ability to motivate self and others Confident, enthusiastic and self motivated.
Circumstances
Essential
Ability to work in a variety of settings dependant on patient need which will include the community and patient's home and may include occasional unpleasant/highly unpleasant working conditions. Able to deal with moderate physical activity moving equipment-
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