Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

  • Tonypandy
  • Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Do you want to gain experience as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner and be involved in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with Musculoskeletal conditions.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside experienced physiotherapy clinicians in the area of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.

You will carry out treatment programs under the guidance of a registered therapist in order to provide rehabilitation and other interventions to facilitate recovery. Some clerical and administration tasks will also be undertaken (e.g. keeping records, filing, photocopying). You will be expected to work independently.

A positive and organized approach to rehabilitation is essential. Good communication skills and commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment are also needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who has previous experience as a therapy or rehabilitation assistant in an NHS or care setting.

They will be involved in assessment, progression and discharge planning of this patient group and will be expected to utilize rehabilitation programs. You will be responsible for your own caseload, working both individually and alongside other members of the team.

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values : We listen, learn and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organization but of the diverse communities that we serve.