Generic Assistant Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant to support patients in their home environment. The role involves working closely with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to facilitate early discharge from hospital care. Candidates must have experience in acute or community services, strong communication skills, and be able to manage time effectively. A proficiency in computer skills is required. Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Current experience in acute/community services.
• Recent experience in a therapy healthcare setting is desirable.
• Ability to deliver physiotherapeutic treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
• Deliver routine treatment programs independently.
• Perform administrative duties within the department.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proficient computer skills

Job description

Overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 05/10/2026 to cover maternity leave.

Role and Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Assistant to join the discharge to recover and assess (D2RA) and Assessment and Discharge Team (ADT) service in the Central area of BCUHB. This service aims to facilitate early discharge from hospital and prevent admission to hospital. You will be working with patients with a wide variety of diagnoses providing support to the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide assessment and intervention in their home environment. The team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and generic therapy assistants and you will be working closely with both hospital and community multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• You will have excellent communication and time management skills and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of this developing integrated service. Significant current experience of working within acute/community services is essential.
• You will play a supportive role in the development of this service whilst also ensuring person centred care is delivered in a timely manner, to patients in their own homes. Recent and relevant experience in a therapy healthcare setting is desirable.
• You will deliver routine physiotherapeutic treatment programmes and delegated occupational therapy intervention plans independently and progress treatments within guidelines and protocols. You will be accountable for these tasks.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for some of the day to day administrative duties within the department. Proficient computer skills are also essential as documentation is electronic.
• The team are based in Glan Clwyd Hospital and the successful applicants will provide support across Conwy and Denbighshire.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Organisation and Location

The job is with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of services across North Wales. The team is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital and supports Conwy and Denbighshire.

Additional Information

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.