Physiotherapy Technician
The closing date is 26 April 2026
We have one post at 32.5hrs and one post at 34 hrs which can be worked over 4-5 days per week.
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the medicine physiotherapy teams working in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. There are two positions available, one at University Hospital Llandough, and a second based at St David's Hospital and Barry Hospital (to work one day per week at Barry Hospital), Cardiff. Both posts are a minimum of 4 days, but the hours can be negotiated between 4 and 5 days.
As part of the physiotherapy team you will be supporting the delivery of rehabilitation programmes to patients within an inpatient setting.
The successful applicants will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation. Excellent communication skills are key and it is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation in the hospital setting would be advantageous. The job role will include supervision of some activities of daily living, supervision exercise programmes with patients and there are also some aspects of personal care.
A full and comprehensive training programme will be available.
Main duties of the job
Principally to provide a service, under the direction of a registered practitioner, to the individuals within a defined area. They will work with direction to assist the registered practitioner in clinical and administrative duties following specific competency‑based training. They will independently carry out routine treatment programmes to both individuals and groups which have been delegated by a registered practitioner. They will progress within guidelines laid down by the registered practitioner. They will be responsible and accountable for these tasks.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
* Good general education, numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level.
* NVQ3 level or equivalent
* Evidence of further education e.g., relevant NVQ, sport science degree
* Agreed Diploma in Physiotherapy support
Experience
* Healthcare work
* Dealing with people both individually or in groups
* Worked within a rehabilitation setting
* Previous Physiotherapy support worker or Therapy technician experience
* NHS experience
* Experience in class taking
Skills
* Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work as a member of a team
* Ability to work alone
* Basic digital technology skills
* Measuring and application of walking aids
* Ability to speak Welsh
Special knowledge
* A basic awareness of rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy.
* Knowledge of the organisation
* Knowledge of disability issues
* Flexible in approach to role
* Adaptable to change
* Self motivated
* Demonstrates initiative
Other
* Ability to work across sites
* Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment if applicable to role
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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.
£26,300 to £27,890 a year pro rata
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