Physiotherapy Support Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to work in the Acute Stroke Physiotherapy service.
We are looking for a new team member with excellent communication and motivational skills to join our busy Stroke department.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, reliable and hardworking individual who is passionate about patient care, who can work both independently and function well in a team.
Main duties of the job
In this ward based role you will primarily work under the indirect supervision of Physiotherapists; you must be able to work well both individually and as part of a team.
In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of Chartered Physiotherapists.
Welsh Skills Desirable
Welsh skills are desirable but not essential. Level 3 (CEFR B2) speaking and listening skills will be considered an advantage during short‑listing.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy – Our Health, Our Future – focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth and access to ongoing learning and development.
Person Specification
Knowledge
- Appreciation of the principles of physiotherapy practice and procedures
- Understanding of the principles of manual handling
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
- Experience in working as part of a team, in a busy and varied workplace
- IT literate
Qualifications
- Good standard of education; NVQ level 3 or equivalent. GCSE Maths and English
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.
£26,300 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
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