[ref. h21542724] Powys Teaching Health Board - Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
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.
- 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
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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 Jo Williams 07815490938
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
- Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential criteria- Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
- Broad range of life experiences
Values
Essential criteria- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential criteria- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
Aptitiude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- IT Skills
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.