Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in care or leisure setting.
- Experience
Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public.
- Personal Qualities
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols.
- Personal Qualities
Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Aptitude, Abilities & Skills
Organisational and time management skills.
- Aptitude, Abilities & Skills
Ability to work as part of a team.
- Aptitude, Abilities & Skills
IT literate with standard keyboard skills.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Broad range of life experiences.
- Aptitude, Abilities & Skills
Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)
Job overview
This is a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join the Bridgend Cardiac Rehabilitation Service. Our well established and highly motivated multidisciplinary team comprises specialist cardiac rehabilitation nurses, physiotherapist, psychologist, plus dedicated secretarial support.
Main duties of the job
The job entails supporting members of the multidisciplinary team in the running of the cardiac rehabilitation service. Tasks will include supporting the physiotherapist in providing the exercise component of the programme; administrative duties, assisting the team secretary and cardiac rehabilitation nurses; additional tasks as required by other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level if you’ve learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the ‘Croeso Candidate!’ guide attached below for more information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work within the Cardiac Rehabilitation team and assist in the delivery of the service to patients with cardiac conditions, with or without direct supervision of the multi-disciplinary team, within all areas of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service (acute and community based).
They will undertake agreed group programmes with individual clients/patients following assessment by members of the multi-disciplinary team, underpinned by appropriate experience/knowledge.
The post holder will undertake responsibility for aspects of assessment and the delivery of exercise groups within agreed parameters, following assessment by the physiotherapist and other multi-disciplinary team staff and maintain clinical records and report accurately to others.
The post holder will also carry out administrative duties, in relation to departmental needs including maintenance of records (paper and electronic) and statistical information, utilising databases and accessing clinical systems.
The post holder is required to undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities as delegated by the Team Manager, Physiotherapist and other multi-disciplinary team members.
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Physiotherapy Support Worker with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Bridgend, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Physiotherapy assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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