Job summary
Hywel Dda UHB has an exciting opportunity to join our developing Cancer Therapies Service which supports patients in preparation for, during and for rehabilitation following cancer treatment. We are seeking an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to support the delivery of an innovative virtual cancer therapies service.
Hywel Dda UHB's "Prehab through to Rehab" programme supports people throughout their cancer treatments by enhancing patients clinical, functional and wellbeing outcomes, as well as improving patient experience.
Main duties of the job
Working as a multi-disciplinary team, the successful candidate will be expected to work as an integral part of the Cancer Therapies Service providing high quality, evidence based, person centred care to people virtually across Hywel Dda.
Applications are invited from individuals with demonstrable experience in working with people with cancer. They should be interested in working as part of a MDT therapy service, which actively supports professional development and is committed to excellent patient care and service improvement.
We are seeking to appoint a proactive, motivated and compassionate individual, whose values are aligned to those of Hywel Dda University Health Board:
- Putting people at the heart of everything we do
- Working together to be the best that we can
- Striving to deliver and develop excellent service
The post holder will be expected to travel across the Health Board footprint at times. Mileage allowance is payable and a lease car scheme is available.
We look forward to receiving informal enquiries and your application.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/05/2026
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/05/2026
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good command of English language and basic Maths
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant additional courses to support clinical work
- Has a significant knowledge and experience of the model of physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision. i.e. lone working
- Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
- Basic I.T. Skill
Desirable
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice up to 180 credits level 4
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills to help restore patients functional ability
- Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills
- The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload
- Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Supervision of staff
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Good command of English language and basic Maths
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Relevant additional courses to support clinical work
- Has a significant knowledge and experience of the model of physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision. i.e. lone working
- Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
- Basic I.T. Skill
Desirable
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relates to clinical practice up to 180 credits level 4
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills to help restore patients functional ability
- Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills
- The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload
- Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Supervision of staff
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
