• Job Description

  Req#: H9001-24-0575?language=en&page=10&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established Community Resource Team, based in Cardiff. You will be working as part of a dynamic Therapy team delivering rehabilitation programmes to patients within a Care Home reablement unit setting and the community in order to build service user confidence and independence to achieve what matters to them.

  The team is made up of Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Dietitians, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants, Doctors, Age Connects brokers and Social Services staff. They work closely with the local acute hospital teams and GPs to provide timely discharge of patients from hospital and support at home to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions where this is appropriate.

  The successful applicant will need to demonstrate an interest in rehabilitation and excellent communication skills are key. It is important that you are a team player with a positive outlook, enthusiasm and ability to learn and develop new skills. Previous experience in rehabilitation would be advantageous.

  Sound IT skills will be required and you will be will be provided with any equipment required to support agile working. The post holder may be required to work in other areas depending on service needs.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide a service with the Therapists, which will assist in the provision of flexible, patient centred rehabilitation programmes for patients. To work, under supervision, to assist the Therapists in clinical and administrative duties, following specific competency- based training. To be delegated routine treatment programmes to be carried out independently, and progress treatments within guidelines laid down by the Therapists. To be responsible and accountable for these tasks. The post holder may be required to work in other areas depending on service needs.

  The post is community based and therefore the ability to travel to meet the demands of the post in a timely and efficient manner is essential. This is a community post which requires the post holder to travel to a number of patient's homes each day, often carrying large equipment such as clean toilet frames, kitchen trolleys and Zimmer frames.

  We welcome informal visits to showcase our team and service, please call us to arrange a visit.

  We can offer you: o expert professional support and supervision plus regular team meetings and in-service training o continuing professional development opportunities o access to a varied caseload o a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive multi-disciplinary environment to work in.

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

  About us

  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.

  Date posted

  15 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  001-ACS060-0324-A

  Job locations

  Cardiff Community Resource Team

  North and West Cardiff Locality Offices

  Cardiff

  CF14 7XB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for a detailed description of the role and responsibilities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for a detailed description of the role and responsibilities.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good command of the English Language - GCSE Grade C or above
  • Basic maths skills
  • Relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ in Care level 3 OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further education e.g. NVQ, sport science degree or other

  Experience

  Essential

  • Healthcare work
  • Dealing with People both individually or in groups
  • Working in a team

  Desirable

  • Previous therapy assistant experience
  • Working with older people

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • IT skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
  • Ability to work alone
  • Awareness of own limitations
  • Ability to motivate people

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • A basic awareness of rehabilitation and role of therapy
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues particularly with regard to Lone Working

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of organisation
  • oKnowledge of disability issues

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Flexible approach to work to meet service needs
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Self motivated
  • Ability to cope well under pressure
  • Ability to meet the demands of the post to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act
  • Ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates initiative

  Other

  Essential

  • ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Good command of the English Language - GCSE Grade C or above
  • Basic maths skills
  • Relevant qualifications e.g. NVQ in Care level 3 OR EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

  Desirable

  • Evidence of further education e.g. NVQ, sport science degree or other

  Experience

  Essential

  • Healthcare work
  • Dealing with People both individually or in groups
  • Working in a team

  Desirable

  • Previous therapy assistant experience
  • Working with older people

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • IT skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
  • Ability to work alone
  • Awareness of own limitations
  • Ability to motivate people

  Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

  Special Knowledge

  Essential

  • A basic awareness of rehabilitation and role of therapy
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues particularly with regard to Lone Working

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of organisation
  • oKnowledge of disability issues

  Personal Qualities

  Essential

  • Flexible approach to work to meet service needs
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Self motivated
  • Ability to cope well under pressure
  • Ability to meet the demands of the post to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act
  • Ability to accept the standards of others without prejudice

  Desirable

  • Demonstrates initiative

  Other

  Essential

  • ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

  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).

  Additional information

  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 details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  Cardiff Community Resource Team

  North and West Cardiff Locality Offices

  Cardiff

  CF14 7XB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

  Address

  Cardiff Community Resource Team

  North and West Cardiff Locality Offices

  Cardiff

  CF14 7XB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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