Senior Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT/PT) to support registered therapists in community services across Arfon. You will operate under supervision, managing screenings, caseloads, and rehabilitation plans to maintain functional independence.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patient and carer communication, and potential support for palliative care pathways. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A Level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care.
• Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment delivering therapy programmes.
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy/ physiotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols.
• 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.

Skills

Therapy environment experience

Understanding of OT/PT roles

Travel requirements

Welsh language ability

Education

Quality Credit Framework level 3 (A Level/NVQ/OCN) health & social care

Job description

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.

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 or

Person specification

Education

Essential Criteria

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

Knowledge And Skills

Essential criteria

• Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment delivering therapy programmes
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy/ physiotherapy

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh