Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as part of our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team within Ysbyty Cwm Cynon and other health board sites. The job will provide exposure to rehabilitate a range of MSK conditions including persistent pain, upper and lower limb conditions and acute injuries The individual will work as part of an innovative team and contribute to the service development. You will provide both supervision to your colleagues and training to students and colleagues.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom.
Main duties of the job
We are really excited to welcome a new assistant practitioner to the MSK Physiotherapy team here at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
This is a great opportunity to develop your clinical and rehabilitation skills managing acuteand chronic injuries andbe part of a dynamic team alongside our Physiotherapists.
The post holder will be responsible for Undertake routine assessments of patients with specific conditions (subjective and objective assessments) using specific (service area related) skills and assessment forms, following current and developing frameworks.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as Band 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience from the leisure or social care sector
Desirable
- Experience of delivering rehabilitation with patient/service users that require high levels of supervision and advanced communication techniques
- Experience of equipment assessment and prescription
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 level or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient conditions and therapy from training or experience
Desirable
- Understanding of principles of physiotherapy and procedures.
Values
Essential
- Excellent team working abilities and able to work flexibly
Desirable
- Ability to teach provide guidance on therapy and mobility activities skills to patients/relatives/carers
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills and familiarity of computer software i.e. word processing, email, excel
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and experience of data collection and analysis.
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as Band 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience from the leisure or social care sector
Desirable
- Experience of delivering rehabilitation with patient/service users that require high levels of supervision and advanced communication techniques
- Experience of equipment assessment and prescription
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 level or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient conditions and therapy from training or experience
Desirable
- Understanding of principles of physiotherapy and procedures.
Values
Essential
- Excellent team working abilities and able to work flexibly
Desirable
- Ability to teach provide guidance on therapy and mobility activities skills to patients/relatives/carers
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Standard keyboard skills and familiarity of computer software i.e. word processing, email, excel
Desirable
- Involvement in service development and experience of data collection and analysis.
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) 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).
