Physiotherapy Assistant

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The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 2 Physiotherapy Health Care Support Worker to join our physiotherapy team on the in-patient wards at the Grange University Hospital.

The post holders will work alongside registered physiotherapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients’ rehabilitation and facilitate timely discharge.

Main duties of the job

The post is a mix of clinical and non clinical duties, working alongside the registered physiotherapists on the ward but also duties including administration, stock control and general housekeeping.

The post holder will undertake on the job training and work towards completing appropriate level 2 units of the Agored Cymru competency framework.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role The ability to adapt to changes in work routine Committment to particpating in and completing the Agored Cymru competency framework Commitment to lifelong learning and portfolio keeping The ability to travel between sites within the Health Board or patients' residences in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the post Clear reason why applying for post Evidence of transferable skills

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

Good communication skills, both verbal and written Problem solver Good organisational skills The ability to work effectively in a team environment Evidence of initiative Good time management

Desirable criteria

IT literate The ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn

Experience

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualification Experience of working with groups of patients

Education/ Qualifications/ Training

Essential criteria

Good general education NVQ level 2 or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience in relevant subject

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of procedures for the use of physiotherapy equipment, techniques and administrative procedures