Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant to join the Stroke rehabilitation inpatient team at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales.
The successful candidate will support the physiotherapists and the multi disciplinary team to provide physiotherapy intervention and facilitate hospital discharges. The post will involve working with patients who have suffered a stroke, and will include working with other clinical needs as part of the rehabilitation approach.
Main duties of the job
This is a very rural area and you will become an integral part of our small and supportive team and work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Training and ongoing development will be available from a supportive, established team in a beautiful part of the UK.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
- NVQ Level III/ BTEC or equivalent in health related subject or working towards it - OR recognized equivalent qualifications.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Previous experience at Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant
- Previous NHS experience
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to manually handle loads including physio-therapeutic handling throughout most of the day
- Ability to move between departments and sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently within clinical area
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Good verbal and written skills
- Proven Organisational skills including prioritisation
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate others within the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III/ BTEC or equivalent in health related subject or working towards it - OR recognized equivalent qualifications.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
- Previous experience at Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant
- Previous NHS experience
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to manually handle loads including physio-therapeutic handling throughout most of the day
- Ability to move between departments and sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently within clinical area
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Good verbal and written skills
- Proven Organisational skills including prioritisation
Desirable
- Ability to lead and motivate others within the team
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).
