Senior Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy.

NHS; Caeathro; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Senior Therapy Assistant (OT/PT) to work across occupational therapy and physiotherapy within the Arfon Community Therapies Service in North Wales.

The post is Band 4, full-time 37.5 hours per week, fixed-term until 31 March 2027, with supervision, learning opportunities and a patient-focused rehabilitation remit.

Qualifications

• Quality Credit Framework level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience delivering therapy programmes.
• Welsh language ability and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled screening assessments.
• Manage an autonomous caseload.
• Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.
• Develop rehabilitation plans and provide equipment to support daily living.
• Collaborate with multi-professional team to prevent admission and enable discharge.

Skills

Therapy experience

Patient communication

Welsh speaker

Education

Health & Social Care level 3

Job description

Senior Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy.

Band 4

Main area Allied Health Professions Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 5 months (Until 31/03/2027) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Job ref 050-ACS805-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Eryri Town Caernarfon Salary £28,392 - £31,157 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT / PT) to work within the Arfon Community Therapies Service.

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to registered occupational and physiotherapists within the Arfon Community Services.

Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake defined assessments and interventions with community based patients, with a focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of functional abilities. There is also a requirement within the post to support patients on the palliative care pathways.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Community Resource Team.

The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training.

Main duties of the job

Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency.

Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by registered therapists.

Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.

Assess, provide and review rehabilitation and maintenance plans, along with provision of equipment to support safe daily living.

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

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

Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.

Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.

Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A Level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care

Knowledge and skills

• Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment delivering therapy programmes
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy/ physiotherapy
• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Other

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• Ability to speak Welsh

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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 Mrs Tracey Evans Job title Therapydd Arweiniol Clinigol / Clinical Lead OT Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03000852888