Physiotherapy Assistant / Technical Instructor

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 multi disciplinary 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

• NVQ Level III/ BTEC or equivalent in health related subject or working towards it - OR recognized equivalent qualifications.

Knowledge and Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Previous experience at Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant
• Previous NHS experience

Other

• 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
• Welsh speaking

• Ability to work independently within clinical area
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Good verbal and written skills
• Proven organisational skills including prioritisation
• Ability to lead and motivate others within the team

• NVQ Level III/ BTEC or equivalent in health related subject or working towards it - OR recognized equivalent qualifications.

Knowledge and Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Previous experience at Technical Instructor/ Physiotherapy Assistant
• Previous NHS experience

Other

• 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
• Welsh speaking

• Ability to work independently within clinical area
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Good verbal and written skills
• Proven organisational skills including prioritisation
• Ability to lead and motivate others within the team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL57 2PW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)