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An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our inpatient physiotherapy team based on the trauma and orthopaedic wards at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport. The post is part time, 18 hours per week, work pattern to be confirmed.

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

You will work closely with the team of physiotherapists providing rehabilitation for patients during their inpatient stay, optimising their functional recovery.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. 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.

The post is predominantly clinical, however 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 appropriate competences relevant to the job role. If the post extends beyond 12 months you will also 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.

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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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.

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
• Committment to participating in and completing the ABUHB physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework
• Commitment to life long learning and portfolio keeping
• The ability to move between sites within the university health board
• Quality of application
• Clear reason for application for specific role.
• The ability to speak welsh

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

• Previous experience in a health and /or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification
• Experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker role
• Experience of working with groups of patients
• Experience of audit
• Experience of refelctive practice in patient care

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

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.