An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Rehabilitation 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.
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.
What We Offer
A supportive and dynamic team environment.Opportunities for training and career development.The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.
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. 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.
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
This is a community post and therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
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 Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team lead Physiotherapist) 01874 615724
Person Specification
Qualification/Knowledge
* Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
* Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
* Good knowledge of health and social care
* Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation
Experience
* Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations
* Experienced team worker
* Interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
* Experience of working with the relevant patient group
Values
* Commitment to learning and development
* Ability to engage with team and service users
Other
* Ability to travel
* Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working maybe required
* Ability to speak or learn Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist
£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata
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