Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Therapy Practitioner
Band 4
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 within the Community Therapy Team based at Llandrindod Wells Hospital, Mid Powys. We are looking for a part time Band 4 Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join our established, friendly and experienced team.
The role will require a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to show initiative, have good communication and organisational skills, being able to prioritise a caseload in a busy community setting.
If you have had experience in a Therapy Assistant role, and are looking to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the Therapies Team under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Team Leader to ensure that an efficient and effective rehabilitation service is delivered to Powys residents.
The post holder will assess, implement, treat and progress patients in accordance with agreed protocols and treatment regime under the supervision of the qualified therapist. This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena, alongside other members of the therapy and community teams. Prevent hospital admission by working to the therapy goals identified by the patient and qualified therapist.
The post holder will acknowledge their limitations and actively seek advice as necessary to deliver a client centred rehabilitation programme. Supervision and support of junior staff will be part of the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 4 NVQ / A-levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation or Level 3 NVQ / A-Levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation/ For internal candidates evidence of Agored Cymru
- Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of working across statutory and voluntary organisations
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working as part of a team
- Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Ability to make decisions
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar
Desirable criteria
- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate compassion within the role
- Be able to demonstrate patient-focussed care
- Can demonstrate self-motivation, pro-activity and resourcefulness
- Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Able to work in a multi-agency arena
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Ability to travel
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Liz Harte
- Job title
- Occupational Therapist Team Lead Mid Powys
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01597 828762
- Additional information
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