Physiotherapy Assistant/ Technical Instructor - BANK

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant to join our physiotherapy Team on a Bank Basis.

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 various physiotherapy teams according to service requirement.

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.

Main duties of the job

1. To assist physiotherapists and independently implement physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients from a designated caseload including those with complex presentations. This being underpinned by base level theoretical knowledge and practical experience acquired through short courses, in-house training and experience to NVQ level III or equivalent.
2. To set up and support the pulmonary rehabilitation classes.
3. To maintain clinical records within professional codes of practice and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines.
4. To ensure a high standard of care with each patient working with all agencies and disciplines involved.
5. Supervises and teaches less experienced physiotherapy assistants.
6. Regularly undertakes and participates in evidence based projects and assists in implementing changes within designated term/area.

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.