Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Swansea Community Integrated Therapies Service in the Swansea Bay University Health Board. This involves working in a variety of Community based settings across Swansea Bay.
The post will provide an opportunity, as part of a multidisciplinary team, to support therapy input and provide rehabilitation and discharge planning to patients and groups of patients in a number of settings, including patients’ own homes and care homes, reablement bedded facilities and Community Exercise Classes.
The post holder will need to be able to adopt a flexible approach to work and will also be expected to participate in 7 day working rotas.
The post holder will need to be able to demonstrate relevant experience of working in rehabilitation in the NHS and or Social Care or Community based settings. Previous Therapy Assistant experience is highly desirable for this role.
An existing NVQ 3 /AGORED qualification/ evidence that you are working towards the Level 3 Diploma in Rehabilitation or other relevant healthcare or exercise diploma is essential.
The ability to travel independently between sites across the service is also essential so the successful candidate must be able to do this in a timely manner.
The role will also entail some administrative responsibilities, so good basic IT knowledge and/or understanding of healthcare IT systems is highly desirable.
You will be supported by qualified therapists and the clinical team leads.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner (Level 4) the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. They must have an appropriate understanding of evidence based practice to deliver care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the registered practitioner. They may delegate work to others and may supervise, teach and assess other staff. In Swansea CRT the Assistant Practitioner provides intervention to West Ward, Gorseinon, Bonymaen House, hospital discharge patients requiring reablement and community dwelling individuals in their own homes or care homes.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Significant experience as a Therapy support worker within hospital, community or social care setting Evidence of carrying out therapy interventions without direct supervision Documented evidence of CPD/reflective practice.
Desirable criteria
2. Experience and knowledge of Health and safety issues Experience working in a multidisciplinary team Working with patients with complex rehabilitation needs
Skills
Essential criteria
3. Ability to speak Welsh
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Recognised qualification in a relevant subject e.g. NVQ3 diploma in rehabilitation support, or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
5. Membership (associate) of CSP IT skills, data entry and basic analysis
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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