Job requirements
Essential
21 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Flexible approach to work
- Other
Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Other
Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
- Values
An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Values
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Values
Willingness to learn
- Values
Aware of own limitations
- Values
Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Values
Assertive and calm under pressure
- Values
Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Values
Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
- Values
Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
- Experience
Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting
- Experience
Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
- Aptitude and Abilities
Organisational and time management skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team
- Aptitude and Abilities
Commitment to personal development
- Aptitude and Abilities
Effective written and oral communication skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
- Qualification and Knowledge
Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
- Qualification and Knowledge
Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Broad range of life experiences
- Aptitude and Abilities
The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- Aptitude and Abilities
IT skills
- Qualification and Knowledge
An understanding of manual handling principles
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team. We are looking for an MSK rehabilitation therapy assistant to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team.
The post will involve delivering MSK physiotherapy interventions as delegated by a qualified physiotherapist.
The post will be based in Welshpool but travel will be required to support clinics in Machynlleth.
Main duties of the job
To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate setting for the individual.
To assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
To participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
To organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant with Powys Teaching Health Board in Welshpool, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Therapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Fixed term: 2 years (n/a). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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