Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

Powys Teaching Health Board; Brecon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Brecon is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant to support patients with neurological rehabilitation. The role involves working with therapists in a team environment to enhance patient independence and quality of life. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and Level 3 education. This position offers a supportive and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive team environment

Contribution to patient care

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of health and social care.
• Understanding of manual handling principles.
• Experience of working in a care or leisure setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interventions as delegated by therapists.
• Assist patients in building confidence and improving functional abilities.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Powys Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.

We have 2 positions available, one in North and another in South Powys. Please apply to this advert for the South Powys post based in Brecon.

CNRT specialises in therapeutic rehabilitation and management strategies for adults with progressive and non-progressive neurological disability. As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists as well as other healthcare professionals, in a range of environments including patients homes and clinic settings, both 1:1 and in group work settings.

CNRT operates weekdays only. Weekends and bank holidays worked will be as part of a rota within the wider community therapy team, in hospital and community environments.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to supporting people with their neurological rehabilitation and management, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

? Deliver interventions as delegated by Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence andquality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.? Assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independencein everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.? Participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.? Support in the organisation and management of a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate andbring forward ideas for service development.? Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends and bank holidays.

About You

? Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.? Excellent communication and teamwork skills.? Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.? Organised with good time management skills.? Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

? A supportive and dynamic team environment.? Opportunities for training and career development.? The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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

This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
• Good knowledge of health and social care
• An understanding of manual handling principles

Experience

• Experience of working in the care or leisure setting
• Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
• Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
• Experience of working with the relevant patient group
• Broad range of life experiences

Skills and Attributes

• Organisation and time management skills
• Work as part of a team
• Commitment to personal development
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Reflect and appraise own performance
• Flexiable
• Ability to travel across the county to fulfil the requirements of the post
• Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

Other

• An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
• Willingness to learn
• Aware of own limitations
• Take responsibility within agreed protocols
• Assertive and calm under pressure
• Prioritise and organise time effectively
• Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training

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.

Professional Head of Occupational Therapy

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata