Assistant Practitioner - Falls Prevention and Management Therapy

NHS; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pontypridd is looking for an Assistant Practitioner for their Falls Prevention and Management Therapy service. In this role, you will support physiotherapists and occupational therapists by delivering community-based patient care aimed at preventing falls. Ideal candidates will have education qualifications in English and Mathematics, along with relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent. A commitment to teamwork and independence in task execution is essential. Benefits include career growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Ongoing learning and development access

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Good education including GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Knowledge of health conditions impacting on function related to falls.
• Strong administrative skills with experience in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support AHPs in delivering interventions to prevent and manage falls.
• Assist AHPs with therapeutic modalities to maintain patients in the community.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

ICT and computer literacy

Numerical skills

Education

English, Mathematics GCSE or equivalent

OCN/Agored accredited modules or relevant NVQ level 3

Job description

Assistant Practitioner - Falls Prevention and Management Therapy

Closing date is 10 December 2025

This is a fantastic opportunity for an assistant practitioner to join the team as we expand our service. You will be a part of the falls prevention service across CTM, providing falls advice, assessment, and intervention at local venues. The service focuses on both prevention and intervention, building integrated teams and designing a seamless pathway for our patients. You will be valued as an integral part of the service development and supported in developing your skills.

Main duties of the job

Support Allied Health Professions (AHP) – Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists – in delivering AHP intervention for patients in the community to prevent and manage falls. Work as part of the CTM Falls Prevention and Management Team to undertake clinical and administrative tasks, liaise with health colleagues, Local Authorities and third sector organisations to ensure care for patients within CTMUHB/ Bridgend/RCT/Merthyr County Boroughs as instructed and delegated by the AHP, responding flexibly to the needs of the service. Assist AHP staff with therapeutic modalities aimed at maintaining patients in the community and preventing avoidable falls.

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.

We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy – “Our Health, Our Future” – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: we listen, learn and improve; we treat everyone with respect; 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. We provide a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion.

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good education to include English, Mathematics GCSE or equivalent qualification or skills, knowledge, and experience
• OCN/Agored accredited modules or relevant NVQ level 3
• Knowledge relating to a range of core AHP activities
• Appropriate level of qualifications for the post
• Knowledge of a broad range of health conditions impacting on function related to falls

Desirable

• Successful completion of relevant competency‑based training

Experience

Essential

• Administrative skills
• Experience of developing/delivering education advice to individuals/groups
• Experience of multi‑disciplinary team working
• Experience of working as a HCSW in a medical, rehabilitation or community setting

Desirable

• Experience of falls prevention work
• Previous experience of NHS, acute clinical or community setting

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Excellent ICT, computer literacy, and keyboard skills
• The ability to work independently whilst under appropriate supervision

Desirable

• Ability to work with patients with communication barriers/motivational issues
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Confident in approaching tasks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Dewi Sant Hospital
Albert Road
Pontypridd
CF38 1LB

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/