# Senior Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-therapy-assistant-occupational-therapy-physiotherapy/0cb9cbd3-94ca-4b86-80a0-78d609d1b558 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-therapy-assistant-occupational-therapy-physiotherapy/0cb9cbd3-94ca-4b86-80a0-78d609d1b558.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Block 5, Carlton Court - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Therapy assistant - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28392.00 to £31157.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 5 months (Until 31/03/2027) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-14T12:03:27.997Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8313981 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8313981?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT / PT) to work within the Arfon Community Therapies Service. As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to registered occupational and physiotherapists within the Arfon Community Services. Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake defined assessments and interventions with community based patients, with a focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of functional abilities. There is also a requirement within the post to support patients on the palliative care pathways. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Community Resource Team. The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training. ### Main duties of the job Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency. Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by registered therapists. Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals. Assess, provide and review rehabilitation and maintenance plans, along with provision of equipment to support safe daily living. Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital. Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans. Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English 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 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post **Desirable** - Ability to speak Welsh ### Education **Essential** - Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A Level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care ### Knowledge and skills **Essential** - Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment delivering therapy programmes - Understanding of the role of occupational therapy/ physiotherapy **Desirable** - Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10671324) - [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 336.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10671506) - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694184) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) ## 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.