Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 4 Generic Therapy Technician within the elective orthopaedic team at Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.

In this post, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with therapy programs for patients within the Swansea Bay locality delivering care under the guidance of the therapy team to facilitate early rehabilitation and independence following surgery.

This role is shared across Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy and is a fantastic opportunity for successful applicants to develop new skills. We believe in developing our staff and you will receive regular support and supervision to ensure you are equipped with the tools and knowledge to thrive in the role.

We are looking for applicants with a keen interest in rehabilitation, preferably with some experience of working within a health or social care environment. The team delivers a 7 day service, offering extended hours and flexible working pattern. The team is friendly and welcoming and warmly supports colleagues.

The ability to travel across all Healthboard sites and carry out community visits is essential.

Main duties of the job

To promote independence, health, well-being and safety within the community and inpatient settings adapting the client's social and physical environment to support the individual's optimum functioning.

The jobholder will work in a variety of settings, which may include;

Hospital wards

Community settings (including patient homes)

Outpatient clinics

Exercise classes

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.