Job summary
Based in Victoria War Memorial Hospital. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a well-established Community Respiratory and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team here in Powys Teaching Health Board. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join our Community Respiratory Service in Powys. Working under the direction and supervision of the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) within the team, the successful candidate will support the delivery of pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory services for residents across Powys Supporting patients to make positive life choices that enhance their lives.
o Do you have experience working within a health, therapy, or rehabilitation environment?
o Do you have a keen interest in long term respiratory conditions?
o Do you have a desire to further develop skills and knowledge in this field?
If so, this post could be for you! We can offer you the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff to help develop your skills and knowledge in respiratory care. As a member of the respiratory and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Team, you will be expected to work independently, while collaborating with the therapists and nurses, to support patients in a community setting. You will work alongside wider community teams, including therapies and district nursing and local GP surgeries, secondary care respiratory colleagues and community inter disciplinary teams, delivering high quality care across community settings.
Main duties of the job
- Work as a member of the Community Respiratory Serviceunder the direction and supervision of the Occupational or Physiotherapists.
- Assess, implement, treat, and progress patients in accordance with agreed protocols and treatment programmes, under the supervision of a qualified therapist.
- Deliver elements of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes, supporting patients to improve physical function, respiratory health, and overall wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency environment, alongside members of community healthcare teams and partner organisations.
- Support patients to achieve their individual therapy goals, helping to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through early intervention and rehabilitation.
- Contribute to the delivery of client-centred rehabilitation programmes, ensuring patient needs, preferences, and goals remain central to treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with organisational policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/A-levels/BTEC in health care associated certificate/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support/Physiotherapy
- Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
- Local knowledge/evidence of statutory and voluntary services/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and skills equivalent to level 4
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Evidence of working as part of a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Make decisions and to work under pressure
- Interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
- Utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar e.g. Microsoft Office, Myrddin, WCCIS, ESR, Dat
- Demonstrate patient-focussed care, self-motivation, pro-activity, resourcefulness, confidence and assertiveness
- Engage with members of the public
- Work in a multiagency arena
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- Diffuse difficult/threatening situations
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly both within and outside of the designated service area with ability to travel if require
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 NVQ/A-levels/BTEC in health care associated certificate/Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support/Physiotherapy
- Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
- Local knowledge/evidence of statutory and voluntary services/organisations
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience and skills equivalent to level 4
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Evidence of working as part of a team
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Work independently and to seek appropriate advice
- Make decisions and to work under pressure
- Interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
- Utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar e.g. Microsoft Office, Myrddin, WCCIS, ESR, Dat
- Demonstrate patient-focussed care, self-motivation, pro-activity, resourcefulness, confidence and assertiveness
- Engage with members of the public
- Work in a multiagency arena
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
- Diffuse difficult/threatening situations
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly both within and outside of the designated service area with ability to travel if require
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).
