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Job summary

Main area
Physiotherapy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-ACS110-0825-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Prince Philip Hospital
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board for a full time Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Stroke and rehabilitation physiotherapy team. This exciting new role will be supporting  service delivery and patient care across acute and community services in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our stroke and  rehabilitation team to work within our Hywel Dda community. 

We are looking for a positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients, can work under supervision as well as independently, support innovation and training, and has the ability to work flexibly in a team. Relevant evidence of experience in patient care and rehabilitation is desired.

You will have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation. You will work with others in the team in the delivery of rehabilitation to adults in the acute and community environment, helping them to work towards functional independence. Aspects of the role will include completion of relevant administrative duties and lone domiciliary working.

You should be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills to enable you to assess and treat.

The provision of a flexible 7-day service may be expected of this role, based on service need.

To apply, you should have a NVQ level 3 or equivalent plus relevant experience working in rehabilitation in a physical health care setting.

The post holder will be expected to travel in a timely manner within the Hywel Dda University Health Board area. 

 

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  22/8/25

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 policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability 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
Fiona van Erven
Job title
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 783307
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