Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapy Team working across the Emergency Department and AMU to support patients transition from hospital to home as a generic Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy technician. We are looking for a skilled, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our established and friendly, integrated team.
Main duties of the job
Key aspects of the role include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake specific clinical/therapy based assessments, interventions, home assessments/sessions, provide adaptive equipment, support patients to remain in their own home, avoid hospital admission as well as administrative and supportive tasks.
You will also need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
- Evidence of good education, to include English, Mathematics GCSE or posses equivalent qualification, or skills knowledge and experience
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Knowledge relating to a range of core OT/PT activities
Desirable
- PT/OT specific educational modules AGORED or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Administrative skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working as HCSW in a medical, rehabilitation or care setting at Band 3
Desirable
- PT/OT specific experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent ICT, computer literacy and keyboard skills
- The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are desirable for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good education, to include English, Mathematics GCSE or posses equivalent qualification, or skills knowledge and experience
- Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Knowledge relating to a range of core OT/PT activities
Desirable
- PT/OT specific educational modules AGORED or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Administrative skills
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
- Experience of working as HCSW in a medical, rehabilitation or care setting at Band 3
Desirable
- PT/OT specific experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent ICT, computer literacy and keyboard skills
- The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision
Desirable
- Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are desirable for this 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).
