Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

NHS; Welshpool; À distance; GBP 27 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Training and career development

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a difference in患者'

Résumé du poste

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant (Band 3) to join the Community Therapy Team on a fixed-term 2-year contract. The role is part-time (30 hours per week) and involves weekend and bank holiday shifts, working with occupational therapists and physiotherapists to deliver patient-centred rehabilitation at home.

It requires good teamwork, communication, and flexibility to cover a rota across 8am-8pm shifts.

Qualifications

• Level 3 education or equivalent such as BTEC, NVQ3 or A Levels.
• Desirable experience in a healthcare or therapy setting.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.

Responsabilités

• Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions and assist with personal care, cognition, mobility and activities of daily living.
• Carry out rehabilitation plans delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families and the therapy team.
• Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.
• Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends, delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm.

Connaissances

Health care experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Support therapists

Formation

Level 3 education or equivalent (BTEC, NVQ3 and A Levels)

Description du poste

Main area Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract 2 years (fixed term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Involves working over a rota and includes weekends and bank holidays) Job ref 070-ACS073-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Victoria Memorial Hospital Town Welshpool Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

THIS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a community based Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant within our Therapy Led Reablement service.

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, and other healthcare professionals.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation in their own homes, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions , which may includ e support with personal care tasks, cogniti on, mobility and activities of daily living.
• Carry out rehabilitation plans as d elegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.
• Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.
• Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends , delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm. Mix of 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm and 8am-8pm shifts. You will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends.

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.
• Organise d with good tim e management skills.
• E xperienc e 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualification/Knowledge

• Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
• Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
• Good knowledge of health and social care
• Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Support / Rehabilitation

Experience

• Experience of working across statutory or voluntary organisations
• Experienced team worker
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of working in a role of supporting therapists
• Experience of working with the relevant patient group

Values

• Commitment to learning and development
• Ability to engage with team and service users

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Adaptable and willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service (occasional weekend working maybe required
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Anna Belotti Job title Physiotherapy Team Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07754452296 Additional information

Anna Belotti- Physiotherapy Team Lead - 07754452296