Support the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery and administration of group based programmes. This will be a mixture of virtual and face-to-face contacts.
Deliver interventions as delegated by Therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.
Main duties of the job
Assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a Therapist.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
Organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
* Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
* An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
* Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
* Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
* Broad range of life experiences
Aptitudes and abilities
* Organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Commitment to personal development
* Effective written and oral communication skills
* Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
* Ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
* IT Skills
Values
* Demonstrate PTHB Values
* An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Willingness to learn
* Aware of own limitations
* Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
* Assertive and calm under pressure
* Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively
* Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Other
* Flexible approach
* Ability to travel across PTHB to fulfil the requirements of the post
* Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
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.
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