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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and forward thinking individual to join the newly developing team to support Children and Young people who are recovering and/ or have a long term illness. This post is to support Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Nutrition and dietetics therapists. The post will support CYP across Swansea Bay.  t

The service covers Swansea bay and will consist of MDT clinics and MDT intervention and individualised professional interventions. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out therapeutic interventions to CYP in the clinic setting, schools and community settings.  We have a newly established  team, consisting of psychologists, psychology assistant practitioners, physiotherapist, occupational therapist and dietitian, to provide efficient and holistic assessment and therapy intervention. 

A health related NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification is essential for this post.

Previous experience of working in the NHS or hospital and MDT setting is preferable.

There will be opportunities to work alongside senior staff. Strong professional support is available in terms of in-house training, development and mentoring for the successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

The role includes, but are not limited to the following duties:

Assessing less complex patients and establishing goals / intervention needs (either with or without physiotherapist / occupational therapist/ N& D involvement).

Facilitating timely discharge. At times the post holder may be expected to deliver small items of equipment to patients' homes.

Delivering physiotherapy, N&D and occupational therapy treatment programmes as part of an individualised plan of care.

Promoting independence by working independently or with other members of the MDT. 

Contributing to data collection and reporting.

Maintaining the cleanliness of the therapy space before & after patient contact.

Contributing to the in-service training programme.

Deliver mentoring and support to less experienced colleagues. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.