Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full time or part time, experienced physiotherapy support worker to join the Elderly Care Assessment service at University Hospital Llandough.
The ideal candidate will have strong team skills, an ability to communicate well with other colleagues and excellent motivational skills.
The physiotherapy team within the Elderly Care Assessment Service is passionate about working with frailer individuals to give them opportunities for specialised rehabilitation. ECAS is an outpatient service for frail older persons which operates at two locations; St David's Hospital and the University Hospital Llandough so the successful candidate may be expected to work at both sites.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work alongside the qualified physiotherapists supporting patients' rehabilitation. They will be expected to deliver delegated treatment programs that they will progress within set guidelines.
You will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation and must demonstrate excellent communication skills. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, adaptable to change, showing enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills.
The successful candidate will supervise exercise-based rehabilitation both for individuals and groups.
Flexibility is essential as you may also be required to support other physio teams depending on service priorities, this may include community working. Both posts may include aspects of personal care.
Your role will also include administrative tasks and contributing to the general running of the Physiotherapy Department.
Previous experience in both rehabilitation in a hospital setting and classwork would be advantageous.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level
- NVQ 3 Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant further education
- Agored Diploma in Physiotherapy support
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people
- Working in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous therapy support worker
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in class taking
- Experience delivering exercise programmes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communitcate with a wide range of people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of own limitations
- Basic digital technology skills
Desirable
- Measuring and application of walking aids
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Special knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of rehabilitation and role of physio
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability
- Knowledge of organisation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Demonstrates the values of the UHB
- Demonstrates ongoing learning
Desirable
Other
Essential
- 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)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education, numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level
- NVQ 3 Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant further education
- Agored Diploma in Physiotherapy support
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare work
- Dealing with people
- Working in a rehabilitation setting
- Previous therapy support worker
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in class taking
- Experience delivering exercise programmes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communitcate with a wide range of people
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness of own limitations
- Basic digital technology skills
Desirable
- Measuring and application of walking aids
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Special knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of rehabilitation and role of physio
Desirable
- Knowledge of disability
- Knowledge of organisation
Personal qualities
Essential
- Self motivated
- Demonstrates the values of the UHB
- Demonstrates ongoing learning
Desirable
Other
Essential
- 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)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Llandough /St David's Hospital
Penlan Rd /Cowbridge Road East
Cardiff
CF64 2XX
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
