Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Physiotherapy Assistant / Technical Instructor
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Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant to join the orthopaedic team at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor.
The successful candidate will support the physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team to provide physiotherapy intervention and facilitate hospital discharges. The post will involve working with orthopaedic patients requiring rehabilitation. These will be both trauma and arthroplasty cases and may also include people who have accompanying conditions such as stroke, respiratory disease, and symptoms of frailty.
Training and ongoing development will be available from a supportive, established team in a beautiful part of the UK.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- To assist physiotherapists and independently implement physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients from a designated caseload including those with complex presentations. This being underpinned by base level theoretical knowledge and practical experience acquired through short courses, in-house training and experience to NVQ level III or equivalent.
- To set up and support the pulmonary rehabilitation classes.
- To maintain clinical records within professional codes of practice and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy guidelines.
- To ensure a high standard of care with each patient working with all agencies and disciplines involved.
- Supervises and teaches less experienced physiotherapy assistants.
- Regularly undertakes and participates in evidence-based projects and assists in implementing changes within designated term/area.
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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.
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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 equivalent in health-related subject or working towards it - OR recognized equivalent qualifications.
Knowledge And Experience
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience as Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant.
- Previous NHS experience.
Other
Essential criteria
- Physically fit and able to manually handle loads including physio-therapeutic handling throughout most of the day.
- Ability to move between departments and sites in a timely manner.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently within the clinical area.
- Ability to be self-motivated.
- Good verbal and written skills.
- Proven organisational skills including prioritisation.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to lead and motivate others within the team.
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