Do you want to gain experience as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner and be involved in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of Trauma and Orthopaedic patients?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside experienced physiotherapy clinicians in the area of Trauma and Orthopaedics in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun.
You will carry out treatment programmes under the guidance of a registered therapist to provide rehabilitation and other interventions to facilitate safe discharge. Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (e.g. keeping records, filing, photocopying). You will be expected to work independently.
Responsibilities
* Support the therapy team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic wards in day‑to‑day assessments of clients and delivery of Physiotherapy treatment programmes.
* Assess, progress and plan discharge for this patient group, utilising rehabilitation programmes.
* Gather information about home circumstances, complete specific functional assessments and order equipment if needed.
* Plan discharges and refer to onward community services.
* Work both individually and alongside other members of the team, taking responsibility for your own caseload.
Qualifications
* Previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.
* Good communication skills and commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment.
* Welsh Language Desirable: Speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above.
Benefits
* Leading pension and generous leave.
* Flexible work and career growth opportunities.
* Access to ongoing learning and development.
* Work in a supportive, team‑oriented environment that values diversity and compassion.
CTM Values
* We listen, learn and improve.
* We treat everyone with respect.
* We work together as one team.
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