Physiotherapy Technician

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Essential criteria

• The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role
• Commitment 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.

Desirable criteria

• The ability to speak welsh

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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 responsibility for a delegated workload
• Problem solver
• 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

Desirable criteria

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with groups of patients
• Experience of audit
• Experience of reflective practice in patient care

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• 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.

Desirable criteria

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

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.

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Information for applicants

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process