Skills

Leadership Recruitment

Job Specifications

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 31.12.2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOUMUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Working with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists the post holder will support patient rehabilitation and patient condition maintenance within the acute hospital.

The role includes both clinical and admin support working under the direction of the registered staff and working under a protocol.

Main duties of the job

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to the team of qualified Therapists in the acute hospital service.

The post holder will be involved in delivering interventions under the supervision of the Therapists which will include increasing independence in functional activities and mobility.

An understanding of the use of IT is required in order to use the reporting and ordering systems.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant experience of working within a Healthcare environment, delivering therapy programmes.
Understanding of the role of occupational therapy and Physiotherapy
Basic knowledge of main conditions relevant to area of speciality and the effects of illness on function
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

Ability to speak Welsh

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care

Desirable criteria

Computer skills e.g. use Word, Excel, Power Point and data in-putting

About the Company

We are the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of PS1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. Ni ydy'r sefydliad iechyd mwyaf yng Nghymru. Mae ein cyllideb yn PS1.3 biliwn ac mae gennym ni dros 17,000 o staff. Rydyn ni'n darparu gwasanaethau sylfaenol, cymunedol, iechyd meddwl ac ysbytai aciwt i bobl Gogledd Cymru. Know more