Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity in Hywel Dda University Health Board, within the county of Pembrokeshire for a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Physiotherapy team.

This exciting role will be supporting service delivery and patient care across different aspects of community physiotherapy services in Pembrokeshire.

As 7-day services are developed, applicants must be prepared to work as part of a rota to cover 7 days.

The post holder will be expected to travel in a timely manner within the HDUHB area. Mileage allowance is payable.

You will have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques.

You will be able to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills that enable you to assess and treat patients within protocols without immediate direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients, can work under supervision as well as independently, support innovation and training, and has the ability to work flexibly in a team. Relevant evidence of experience in patient care is desired.

You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients with complex mobility issues in their own homes and on Health Board sites.

You will be working with patients who have frailty - to reduce falls risk; neurological conditions; people who are post-surgery; those that have recently been discharged from hospital; mental health conditions amongst others.

We are looking for a caring and friendly person who has the ability to interact with people in a mature and positive way.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 05/06/2025.