Assistant Therapy Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Therapy Team based in Llandrindod Wells, Powys. We are looking for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join our established, friendly and experienced team. The role will require a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be able to show initiative, have good communication and organisational skills, being able to prioritise a caseload in a busy community setting. If you have had experience in a Therapy Assistant role, and are looking to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job:

• The Community Therapy service provides multidisciplinary assessment and rehabilitation for adults in their own homes as well as for those in inpatient beds across South Powys.
• The team includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners, Rehabilitation Therapy Assistants and Administrative Support staff.
• The post holder will assess, implement, treat and progress patients in accordance with agreed protocols and treatment regime under the supervision of the qualified therapist.
• This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena, alongside other members of local multidisciplinary teams.

If you are committed to providing excellent patient care, are flexible in your approach and enjoy collaborative team working then the Community Therapy Service will offer you the opportunity to further develop your skills. Assistant Therapy Practitioners are a valued and highly respected part of the service and are key to delivering Allied Health Professional programmes alongside registered Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.

About us:

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.

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

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Level 4 NVQ / A-levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation or Level 3 NVQ / A-Levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation/ For internal candidates evidence of Agored Cymru.
• Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
• Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care.
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.

Experience:

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations.
• Evidence of working across statutory and voluntary organisations.

Aptitude and Abilities:

• Evidence of working as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar.
• Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations.

Values:

• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion within the role.
• Be able to demonstrate patient-focussed care.
• Can demonstrate self-motivation, pro-activity and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness.
• Ability to engage with members of the public.
• Able to work in a multi-agency arena.

Other:

• Able to work hours flexibly.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum pro rata.