Main duties of the job

To work independently under the direction of a physiotherapist to maintain and support an efficient day-to-day running of the physiotherapy service.

To contribute to the general running of the physiotherapy service.

To provide assistance to the physiotherapist by undertaking delegated tasks as required.

To independently implement individual physiotherapy treatment programmes as formulated by the physiotherapist and make day to day re-assessment of patients condition. 

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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • NVQ Level III/BTEC or experience as a Physiotherapy Assistant at band 3 level

    • Knowledge and Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of complex conditions
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
  • A working knowledge of Clinical Governance including Quality, Audit and Risk Management
  • Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
  • A working knowledge of statistics and their evaluation and experience of their use
  • Basic understanding of computers and their application

    • Desirable criteria

  • Previous experience at Technical Instructor III level in Physiotherapy
  • Previous NHS experience

    • Skills and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Basic clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy
  • Ability to work independently within clinical area
  • Ability to be self-motivated
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
  • Proven Organisational skills including prioritisation
  • Able to manually handle loads including physiotherapeutic handling throughout most of the day
  • Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients
  • Knowledge and skills of Risk Assessment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Actively involved and contributing to evidence based practice
  • Experience working with assistants
  • Ability to lead and motivate others within the team
  • Welsh speaking

    • 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.

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    Applicant requirements

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable