HCA/Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

To work under the direction of Therapists maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working alongside the Therapy Team in the Supportive Care Service.

Job purpose is:

• To provide a service with the Therapists that will promote physical and functional rehabilitation and the nutritional status of patients.
• To work under supervision and assist the Therapist in clinical and administrative duties.
• To be delegated routine interventions to be carried out independently, and to progress these interventions within guidelines laid down by the Therapists.
• In addition, the post holder may be required to work in other areas depending on service needs.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside Physiotherapists they will deliver and progress individual or group exercise sessions within an agreed framework, monitor Physiotherapy rehabilitation plans, deliver and promote physiotherapy self-management advice. Working under the supervision of the dietitian they will undertake nutritional screening, monitor nutritional care plans, deliver first line nutritional advice and assist in the delivery of group dietetic sessions. With direction from the Occupational Therapist they will take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme, promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital or community settings. To contribute, as part of the team, to the overall aims of the Therapies Services. The post-holder will work independently to an agreed framework and will be responsible and accountable for these tasks.

They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly, in a variety of different working patterns, in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a 7-day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.