Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for two part time Band 2 Physiotherapy Health Care Support Worker to join our physiotherapy team on the in-patient wards at the Grange University Hospital.
The post holders will work alongside registered physiotherapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients' rehabilitation and facilitate timely discharge.
Main duties of the job
The post is a mix of clinical and non clinical duties, working alongside the registered physiotherapists on the ward but also duties including administration, stock control and general housekeeping.
The post holder will undertake on the job training and work towards completing appropriate level 2 units of the Agored Cymru competency framework.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
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.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, those who have a disability or impairment or are from the LGBTQ+ community and those who are underrepresented within the Health Board.
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
Other requirements
Essential
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- Professional appearance
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- Committment to particpating in and completing the Agored Cymru competency framework
- Commitment to lifelong learning and portfolio keeping
- The ability to travel between sites within the Health Board or patients' residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
- Clear reason why applying for post
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Problem solver
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
Desirable
- IT literate
- The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in relevant subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of procedures for the use of physiotherapy equipment, techniques and administrative procedures
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
- Professional appearance
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
- Committment to particpating in and completing the Agored Cymru competency framework
- Commitment to lifelong learning and portfolio keeping
- The ability to travel between sites within the Health Board or patients' residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post
- Clear reason why applying for post
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Problem solver
- Good organisational skills
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
Desirable
- IT literate
- The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Education/ Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Good general education
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in relevant subject
Desirable
- Knowledge of procedures for the use of physiotherapy equipment, techniques and administrative procedures
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).
