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Job summary

Main area
Therapies
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-ACS135-0726
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Llandough
Town
Penarth
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/08/2026 23:59

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Physiotherapy Support Worker

Band 3

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.


 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join the physiotherapy team working in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.  This is a part time post, based in the neuroscience head injury unit with the  physiotherapy team, at the University Hospital Llandough

As part of the physiotherapy team  you will be  delivering rehabilitation programmes to patients within an inpatient setting including hydrotherapy. They will be expected to work alongside and closely with the therapists in the unit as well as supporting patients poolside with washing and dressing and in the pool supporting hydrotherapy for the patients.

The successful applicants will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key and it is important that you  are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the hospital setting would be advantageous. 

The post holder may be required to work a 7 day job plan to support the delivery of 7 day Physiotherapy services.

A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.

Main duties of the job

Principally to provide a service, under the direction of a registered practitioner, to the individuals within a defined area.

They will work with direction to assist the registered practitioner in clinical and administrative duties following specific competency-based training.

They will independently carry out routine treatment programmes to both individuals and groups which have been delegated by a registered practitioner.

They will progress within guidelines laid down by the registered practitioner.   They will be responsible and accountable for these tasks. 

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. 

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. 

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

Person specification

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Adaptable to change
  • Self motivated
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates intiative

Special knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy.
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of the organisation
  • Knowledge of disability issues

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
  • Good organistaional skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Basic digital technology skills
Desirable criteria
  • Measuring and application of walking aids
  • Ability to speak welsh

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Healthcare work
  • Dealing with people both individually or in groups
  • Worked within a rehabilitation setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous Physiotherapy support worker or Therapy technician experience
  • Experience delivering exercise programmes
  • NHS experience
  • Experience in class taking

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good general education, numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level.
  • NVQ3 level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further eduaction eg relevant NVQ`s, sport science degree
  • Agored Diploma in Physiotherapy support

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work across sites
  • Able to travel , in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job,this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment(if applicable to role)
Desirable criteria
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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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
Alison Lloyd
Job title
Physiotherapy Clinical Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921825443
Additional information

Informal enquiries welcomed

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