Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Main area Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract 2 years (fixed term) Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Involves working over a rota and includes weekends and bank holidays) Job
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Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site Victoria Memorial Hospital Town Welshpool Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well. Job overviewTHIS A FIXED TERM CONTRACT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Community Therapy Team as a community based Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant within our Therapy Led Reablement service.
As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation in their own homes, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobKey Responsibilities
- Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions , which may includ e support with personal care tasks, cogniti on, mobility and activities of daily living.
- Carry out rehabilitation plans as d elegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.
- Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.
- Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends , delivering rehabilitation between 8am and 8pm. Mix of 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm and 8am-8pm shifts. You will be required to work 1 in 3 weekends.
- Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organise d with good tim e management skills.
- E xperienc e in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.
- A supportive and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- The chance to make a real difference in patients’ lives.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWe would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification Qualification/Knowledge- Level 3 education or equivalent e.g. BTEC, NVQ 3 and A Levels
- Significant experience, skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 with a willingness to achieve this qualification
- Good knowledge of health and social care
- Working towards or achieved Diploma in Occupational…
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