Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner at Hywel Dda University Health Board in Pembrokeshire. The role involves supporting patients with complex mobility issues, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in patient care. Candidates should be enthusiastic and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or Essential Skills in Wales required.
• Level 3 Diploma in physiotherapy support essential.
• Plan to complete Level 4 therapy apprenticeship within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with complex mobility issues in their homes.
• Work flexibly within a team and engage with patients.
• Manage delegated workloads in community settings.

Skills

Manual handling skills

Visual acuity

Perceptual skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Knowledge of therapeutic equipment

Understanding of health roles

Staff supervision

Clinical experience

Experience with patient groups

Keyworker experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English (grade A - C)

Level 3 Diploma in physiotherapy support

Level 4 therapy apprenticeship plan

Professional qualifications related to clinical practice

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board, within the county of Pembrokeshire, for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Physiotherapy team.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and motivated individual with the skills to engage well with patients. The candidate should be able to work both under supervision and independently, support innovation and training, and work flexibly within a team. Relevant experience in patient care is desirable.

The role involves working with patients with complex mobility issues in their homes and on Health Board sites, including those with frailty, neurological conditions, post-surgery recovery, recent hospital discharges, and mental health conditions.

Additional information

This position requires working as part of a rota to cover 7-day services, with travel within the HDUHB area and a payable mileage allowance. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply. Support for learning Welsh is available for unsuccessful Welsh speakers.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties, employing 12,000 staff serving nearly 400,000 people. Our services include hospitals, community facilities, general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic services, mental health, and learning disabilities services, along with highly specialized tertiary services.

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

• GCSE Maths and English (grade A - C) or Essential Skills in Wales (ESiW)
• Level 3 Diploma in physiotherapy support
• Significant knowledge and experience (Level 4) supporting therapeutic interventions with arms-length supervision
• Relevant courses supporting clinical work
• Broad experience as a support worker in therapy or related fields
• Plan to complete Level 4 therapy apprenticeship or 120 credits of Level 4 physiotherapy-specific learning within 2 years
• Basic IT skills and knowledge of data collection systems
• Professional, technical, or academic qualifications related to clinical practice up to 180 credits at Level 4
• Stars stroke competence

Experience

• Manual handling and manipulation skills to improve client independence
• Visual acuity and perceptual skills
• Ability to work unsupervised in community settings, managing delegated workloads
• Knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment
• Understanding of roles of other health and social care staff
• Staff supervision experience
• Additional clinical or healthcare experience
• Experience working with groups of patients
• Keyworker or Case Manager experience

Other

• Flexible approach to service needs
• Ability to travel between sites promptly

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) - desirable

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £26,928 to £29,551 per annum, pro rata.