Cardiothoracic and Prehabilitation Physiotherapy Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our well established Cardiothoracic Pre-Habilitation Service. You will be working in both acute Cardiothoracic wards and undertake Pre-Habilitation, working alongside and independently to deliver the pioneering service across Swansea bay and Hywel Dda You will also be expected to complete a range of administrative tasks.

You will be based in Swansea (Morriston Hospital) but be expected to cover across Swansea Bay UHB and Hywel Dda when needed.

Main duties of the job

To support physiotherapists, the exercise team and occasionally wider MDT in the assessment and provision of Pre-Habilitation to patients with cardiothoracic conditions.

The post is line managed by the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for cardiothoracic Pre -Habilitation and clinical work is guided by the thoracic team . Guided by policies & procedures and established precedents the post holder is required to work unsupervised, undertaking independent interventions and decision making within agreed protocols in hospital and community settings, although supervision and support is readily available.

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

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.