Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Tech to take up post in Caerphilly Community Resource Team.
Based within the Caerphilly Community Resource Team (CRT) as part of the integrated assessment Team, the post Holder will be supporting Physiotherapist and Occupational therapists within several different areas within Caerphilly CRT. These areas include community wards step up and step down beds, falls team, Reablement and community physiotherapy. The role will involve work with a variety of clinical, medical and allied health professionals to ensure the CRT meets its objectives.
Computer skills, excellent communication, time management and prioritisation skills are crucial for this role as well as the ability to work calmly and thoroughly under pressure.
If you are interested in this post and the meet the essential criteria on the job description we would encourage you to apply.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job is to support both the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the Caerphilly CRT, carrying out delegated tasks.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 18 months until March 2025, due to funding. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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 3 min or equivalent
- A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Diploma in Occupation Therapy Support or equivalent experience
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Currently working in a health or social care role
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of intermediate care
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working within reablement/ rehabilitation
Aptitude/ Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel within the geographical area covered by the service in a timely manner
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to challenging environments
Desirable
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to challenging environments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptability and sensitivity to the physical capabilities and emotional needs of others
- Ability to display commitment and enthusiasm for empowering service users
Desirable
- Patience and persuasive skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 min or equivalent
- A working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Diploma in Occupation Therapy Support or equivalent experience
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Currently working in a health or social care role
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of intermediate care
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of working within reablement/ rehabilitation
Aptitude/ Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel within the geographical area covered by the service in a timely manner
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to challenging environments
Desirable
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to challenging environments
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Adaptability and sensitivity to the physical capabilities and emotional needs of others
- Ability to display commitment and enthusiasm for empowering service users
Desirable
- Patience and persuasive skills
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
