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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
100-ACS098-0426
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hafan Derwen
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
06/05/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job overview

Hywel Dda UHB has an exciting opportunity to join our developing Cancer Therapies Service which supports patients in preparation for, during and for rehabilitation following cancer treatment. We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to support the delivery of an innovative virtual cancer therapies service.

Hywel Dda UHB’s “Prehab through to Rehab” programme supports people throughout their cancer treatments by enhancing patients clinical, functional and wellbeing outcomes, as well as improving patient experience.

Main duties of the job

Working as a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will be expected to work as an integral part of the Cancer Therapies Service providing high quality, evidence based, person centred care to people virtually across Hywel Dda.

Applications are invited from individuals with demonstrable experience in working with people with cancer. They should be interested in working as part of a MDT therapy service, which actively supports professional development and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.

We are seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:

  • Putting people at the heart of everything we do
  • Working together to be the best that we can
  • Striving to deliver and develop excellent service

The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint at times. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.

We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application. 

 

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. 

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. 

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. 

Our services are provided in: 

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest 

  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire 

  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 

  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers 

  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Interviews to be held on 06/05/2026

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

 

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good command of English language and basic Maths
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent
  • Relevant additional courses to support clinical work
  • Has a significant knowledge and experience of the model of physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision. i.e. lone working
  • Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
  • Basic I.T. Skill
Desirable criteria
  • IT knowledge of data collection systems
  • Professional, technical or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice up to 180 credits level 4

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills to help restore patients functional ability
  • Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills
  • The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload
  • Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
Desirable criteria
  • Supervision of staff
  • Additional clinical or health care related experience
  • Experience of working with groups of patients

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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
Jo Norris
Job title
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Suzanne Crompton, Interim Specialist Services Occupational Therapy Service Lead

[email protected]

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