# MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-rehabilitation-therapy-assistant/3c4d8fcb-0cb2-49cb-8e36-d187fef2d7c5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/msk-rehabilitation-therapy-assistant/3c4d8fcb-0cb2-49cb-8e36-d187fef2d7c5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board - **Location:** Victoria Memorial Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 2 years (n/a) - **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-20T09:30:51.144Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/Welshpool/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/MSK_Physiotherapy/MSK_Physiotherapy-v8363920 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8363920?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Flexible approach to work - Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post. - Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients ### Values **Essential** - An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Willingness to learn - Aware of own limitations - Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols - Assertive and calm under pressure - Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively. - Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training - Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment ### Experience **Essential** - Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting - Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public **Desirable** - Broad range of life experiences ### Aptitude and Abilities **Essential** - Organisational and time management skills - Ability to work as part of a team - Commitment to personal development - Effective written and oral communication skills - Ability to reflect and appraise own performance **Desirable** - The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level - IT skills ### Qualification and Knowledge **Essential** - Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English - Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent **Desirable** - An understanding of manual handling principles ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375) - [flexible working (pdf, 571.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702592) - [occupational health (pdf, 216.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10702591) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 261.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10690968) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.