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Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Involes working as part a a rota and includes weekend working)
Job ref
070-ACS013-0225
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Town
Brecon
Salary
£24,433 - £26,060 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/03/2025 23:59

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Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Band 3

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.

As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Deliver  rehabilitation through therapy interventions, which may include support with personal care tasks, cognition and mobility
Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.
Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.
Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends, delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm.

About You

🔹 Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.
🔹 Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
🔹 Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
🔹 Organised with good time management skills.
🔹 Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

🌟 A supportive and dynamic team environment.
🌟 Opportunities for training and career development.
🌟 The chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.

 

 

Working for our organisation

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.

 

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

 

Detailed job description and main 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 

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for work.

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

If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young  (Rehabilitation Team lead Physiotherapist) 01874 615724

Person specification

Qualification/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
  • Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
  • Good knowledge of health and social care
Desirable criteria
  • Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations
  • Experienced team worker
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
  • Experience of working with the relevant patient group

Values

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to learning and development
  • Ability to engage with team and service users

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel
  • Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working maybe required
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to speak or learn Welsh

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sian Young
Job title
Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01874 615724
Additional information

Sian Young

Physiotherapy Team Lead

01874615724

 

 

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