Physiotherapy Technician

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is looking for a part-time Physiotherapy Support Worker in Ebbw Vale. Responsibilities include supporting patients' rehabilitation and conducting clinical duties. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and a commitment to ongoing training. This role offers extensive professional development opportunities and aims to provide valuable patient care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid mandatory training

Flexible working

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Support patients' rehabilitation journey under delegation of Physiotherapists.
• Conduct clinical duties including audits, basic administration, and stock taking.
• Manage a delegated case load of patients' exercise plans.

Skills

Good communication skills

Problem solving

Good organizational skills

Time management

Education

Relevant level of ABUHB Physiotherapy Support Worker Training

Job description

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Job Summary

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our inpatient physiotherapy team at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale.

We are seeking a strong team player with excellent communication skills, displaying the ability to effectively manage time and priorities.

You will be based on the general rehabilitation wards and will work closely with the team of physiotherapists providing rehabilitation for patients during their inpatient stay, optimising their functional recovery and facilitating safe discharges into the community.

Main duties of the job

The post is predominantly clinical. Under the delegation of Physiotherapists you will support patients rehabilitation journey. There is opportunity to hold your own delegated case load of patients exercise plans.

There will be an element of non-clinical duties attached to your role. This will include supporting with audits, basic administration and housekeeping duties, stock taking, and using computer based systems i.e. ordering of walking aids.

The Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development; you will be supported to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma In Physiotherapy Support, which will enable you to manage your own designated caseload, delivering interventions under the supervision of a Physiotherapist. We have a structured personal appraisal system in place with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About Us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS210-0725

Job locations

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please note that we will not be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed.

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

Please note that we will not be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed.

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

Essential

Other requirements

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
• Professional appearance
• Committment to participating in and completing the ABUHB physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Educaiton Framwork
• Commitment to life long learning and portfolio keeping
• The ability to move between sites wihtin the university health board or pateints' residences as demanded by the job role
  
  

Desirable

• The ability to speak welsh
  
  

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
• The ability to work unsupervised, taking responsability for a delegated workload
• Problem solver
• Good organisational Skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
• Evidence of initiative
• Good time management
  
  

Desirable

• Working knowledge of specialised equipment appropraite to workign area
• The ability to organise and particiapte in local in-service training sessions
• IT literate
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a health and /or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification
• Sufficient specific experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker role
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of working with groups of patients
• Experience of audit
• Experience of refelctive practice in patient care
  
  

Education/Qualification/Traini

Essential

• Good command of English Language and Basic Maths
• Relevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.
  
  

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• First Aid Certificate
• Appropriate Courses
• Appropriate NVQ or other relevant qualification
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Good command of English Language and Basic Maths
• Relevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.
  
  

Desirable

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• First Aid Certificate
• Appropriate Courses
• Appropriate NVQ or other relevant qualification
  
  

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL

Employer's website

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

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