Physiotherapy Technician

NHS; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our inpatient physiotherapy team at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale.

We are seeking a strong team player with excellent communication skills, displaying the ability to effectively manage time and priorities.

You will be based on the general rehabilitation wards and will work closely with the team of physiotherapists providing rehabilitation for patients during their inpatient stay, optimising their functional recovery and facilitating safe discharges into the community.

Main duties of the job

The post is predominantly clinical. Under the delegation of Physiotherapists you will support patients rehabilitation journey. There is opportunity to hold your own delegated case load of patients exercise plans.

There will be an element of non-clinical duties attached to your role. This will include supporting with audits, basic administration and housekeeping duties, stock taking, and using computer based systems i.e. ordering of walking aids.

The Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development; you will be supported to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma In Physiotherapy Support, which will enable you to manage your own designated caseload, delivering interventions under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Job responsibilities

Please note that we will not be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post and sponsorship is not available.

Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed.

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.

Person Specification

Other requirements

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
• Professional appearance
• Commitment to participating in and completing the ABUHB physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework
• Commitment to life long learning and portfolio keeping
• The ability to move between sites within the university health board or patients' residences as demanded by the job role
• The ability to speak Welsh

Skills & Knowledge

• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
• The ability to work unsupervised, taking responsibility for a delegated workload
• Good organisational Skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
• Evidence of initiative
• Good time management
• Working knowledge of specialised equipment appropriate to working area
• The ability to organise and participate in local in-service training sessions
• IT literate

Experience

• Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification
• 2 years specific experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker role
• Experience of working with groups of patients
• Experience of audit
• Experience of reflective practice in patient care

Education/Qualification/Training

• Good command of English Language and Basic Maths
• Relevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• First Aid Certificate
• Appropriate Courses
• Appropriate NVQ or other relevant qualification

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.

Interim Physiotherapy Operational Manager

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS097-0425