Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Temple B'nai Abraham; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapy Team as a Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner at a leading healthcare provider in Bridgend. The role involves supporting patients transitioning from hospital to home, working under the guidance of physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff. Applicants should be enthusiastic and organized, with strong communication skills and a relevant NVQ level 3 qualification. This full-time position is a vital part of patient care in the NHS.

Qualifications

• Evidence of good education, including GCSEs.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in administrative tasks and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support patients transitioning from hospital to home.
• Conduct assessments and provide therapy interventions.
• Work closely within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

ICT Skills

Education

Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent

GCSE English and Mathematics or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapy Team working across the Emergency Department and AMU to support patients transition from hospital to home as a generic Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy technician. We are looking for a skilled, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our established and friendly, integrated team.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapy Team working across the Emergency Department and AMU to support patients transition from hospital to home as a generic Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy technician. We are looking for a skilled, organised and enthusiastic individual to join our established and friendly, integrated team.

Main duties of the job

Key aspects of the role include working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to undertake specific clinical/therapy based assessments, interventions, home assessments/sessions, provide adaptive equipment, support patients to remain in their own home, avoid hospital admission as well as administrative and supportive tasks.

You will also need to have excellent time management and prioritisation skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or 'B1' Level if you've learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn't mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the 'Croeso Candidate!' guide attached below for more information.

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We Live By Our Core Values:

• We listen, learn and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We all work together as one team
  
  

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS161-0625

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

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

Qualifications

Essential

• Evidence of good education, to include English, Mathematics GCSE or posses equivalent qualification, or skills knowledge and experience
• Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge relating to a range of core OT/PT activities
  
  

Desirable

• PT/OT specific educational modules AGORED or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Administrative skills
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
• Experience of working as HCSW in a medical, rehabilitation or care setting at Band 3
  
  

Desirable

• PT/OT specific experience
  
  

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) are desirable for this role.
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 Skills (Level 3 and above/B1) 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.

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ

Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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