Main area: Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Therapy service to be delivered across 7 days 08:00-18:00, 365 days per year. Contribution to weekend working and flexible working hours required.)
Job ref: 130-ACS011-0125
Employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Morriston Hospital
Town: Swansea
Salary: £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/02/2025 23:59
Generic Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Technician
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. Swansea Bay University Health Board reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the therapy team in the new acute medical unit (AMU) at Morriston Hospital. The service covers AMU triage, short stay zones and same day emergency care (SDEC). We have a newly established therapy team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support workers, to provide efficient and holistic assessment and therapy intervention. A health-related NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification is essential for this post.
Previous experience of working in the NHS or hospital and MDT setting is preferable.
There will be opportunities to work alongside senior staff. Strong professional support is available in terms of in-house training, development and mentoring for the successful candidate. Currently, the service is delivered Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; however, we hope to expand this to cover 7 days. The successful post-holder will be expected to participate in flexible working hours and the weekend rota once it is established. Main duties of the job
The role includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: Assessing less complex patients and establishing goals/intervention needs (either with or without physiotherapist/occupational therapist involvement). Facilitating timely discharge. At times, the post holder may be expected to deliver small items of equipment to patients' homes. Delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatment programmes as part of an individualised plan of care. Promoting independence by working independently or with other members of the MDT. Contributing to data collection and reporting. Maintaining the cleanliness of the therapy space before & after patient contact. Contributing to the in-service training programme. Delivering mentoring and support to less experienced colleagues. Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification
Qualifications
Evidence of training activities Knowledge
Basic medical knowledge Understanding of rehabilitation Experience
Experience of working in rehabilitation Experience of working as part of an MDT Skills
Effective communication Ability to undertake physical activity associated with rehabilitation Personal Attributes
Motivated, committed, enthusiastic Good time management Professional approach Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users' experience. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree on a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. Swansea Bay University Health Board reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join the therapy team in the new acute medical unit (AMU) at Morriston Hospital. The service covers AMU triage, short stay zones and same day emergency care (SDEC). We have a newly established therapy team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and support workers, to provide efficient and holistic assessment and therapy intervention. A health-related NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification is essential for this post.
Previous experience of working in the NHS or hospital and MDT setting is preferable.
There will be opportunities to work alongside senior staff. Strong professional support is available in terms of in-house training, development and mentoring for the successful candidate. Currently, the service is delivered Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00; however, we hope to expand this to cover 7 days. The successful post-holder will be expected to participate in flexible working hours and the weekend rota once it is established. Main duties of the job
The role includes, but is not limited to, the following duties: Assessing less complex patients and establishing goals/intervention needs (either with or without physiotherapist/occupational therapist involvement). Facilitating timely discharge. At times, the post holder may be expected to deliver small items of equipment to patients' homes. Delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatment programmes as part of an individualised plan of care. Promoting independence by working independently or with other members of the MDT. Contributing to data collection and reporting. Maintaining the cleanliness of the therapy space before & after patient contact. Contributing to the in-service training programme. Delivering mentoring and support to less experienced colleagues. Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person specification
Qualifications
Evidence of training activities Knowledge
Basic medical knowledge Understanding of rehabilitation Experience
Experience of working in rehabilitation Experience of working as part of an MDT Skills
Effective communication Ability to undertake physical activity associated with rehabilitation Personal Attributes
Motivated, committed, enthusiastic Good time management Professional approach Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users' experience. We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree on a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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