Physiotherapy Support Worker

An excellent opportunity has arisen for experienced support worker to join the physiotherapy team working in Cardiff and Vale University Health Board within Hafan Y coed at University Hospital Llandough.

As part of the physiotherapy team you will be supporting the delivery of rehabilitation programmes to patients within both inpatient and gym based settings., Principally to provide a service, under the direction of a registered practitioner, to the individuals within a defined area. They will work with direction to assist the registered practitioner in clinical and administrative duties following specific competency-based training. They will independently carry out routine treatment programmes to both individuals and groups which have been delegated by a registered practitioner. They will progress within guidelines laid down by the registered practitioner. They will be responsible and accountable for these tasks.

We are looking for an individual who can can demonstrate both positive communication and practical skills in order to enable person centered care and to motivate and engage service users to reach their goals. A problem solving approach is key as well as flexibility, inclusivity and adaptability to the changing demands of the clinical area.

The individual must have had previous experience working within mental health or within a therapy role and have relevant experience of therapeutic interventions.

Your role will also include administrative tasks and contributing to the general running of the Physiotherapy Department., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.