Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board, within the county of Pembrokeshire for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Physiotherapy team.
This exciting role will be supporting service delivery and patient care across different aspects of community physiotherapy services in Pembrokeshire.
As 7-day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.
The post holder will be expected to travel in a timely manner within the HDUHB area. Mileage allowance is payable.
You will have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques.
You will be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills that enable you to assess and treat patients within protocols without immediate direct supervision.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients, can work under supervision as well as independently, support innovation and training, and has the ability to work flexibly in a team. Relevant evidence of experience in patient care is desired.
You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients with complex mobility issues in their own homes and on Health Board sites.
You will be working with patients who have frailty - to reduce falls risk; neurological conditions; people who are post-surgery; those that have recently been discharged from hospital; mental health conditions amongst others.
We are looking for a caring and friendly person who has the ability to interact with people in a mature and positive way.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Interviews will be held on 05/06/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Interviews will be held on 05/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (grade A - C) or Essential skills in Wales (ESiW)
- Level 3 Diploma in physiotherapy support
- Has a significant knowledge and experience (level 4) of the model of physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision. i.e. lone working
- Relevant courses to support clinical work
- Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
- To complete level 4 therapy apprenticeship or 120 credits level 4 physiotherapy specific learning within 2 years of appointment.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Level 4 therapy Apprenticeship
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice up to 180 credits level 4
- Stars stroke competence
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills to incrementally improve client capacity to be independent.
- Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills.
- The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of community settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload.
- Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Understands the role of other staff groups in health and social care
- Supervision of staff.
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- Keyworker/ Case Manager
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (grade A - C) or Essential skills in Wales (ESiW)
- Level 3 Diploma in physiotherapy support
- Has a significant knowledge and experience (level 4) of the model of physiotherapy and able to support therapeutic intervention with arms length supervision. i.e. lone working
- Relevant courses to support clinical work
- Broad range of experience as a support worker in therapy service or associated field
- To complete level 4 therapy apprenticeship or 120 credits level 4 physiotherapy specific learning within 2 years of appointment.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Level 4 therapy Apprenticeship
- IT knowledge of data collection systems
- Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice up to 180 credits level 4
- Stars stroke competence
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates developed manual handling and manipulation skills to incrementally improve client capacity to be independent.
- Demonstrates developed visual acuity and perceptual skills.
- The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of community settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload.
- Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
Desirable
- Understands the role of other staff groups in health and social care
- Supervision of staff.
- Additional clinical or health care related experience
- Experience of working with groups of patients
- Keyworker/ Case Manager
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
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).
