Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly Therapies team at Velindre Cancer Centre on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week). As a Generic Therapies Technician you will work across the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services in order to support clinical service delivery and provide high quality patient care.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in the inpatient setting at Velindre Cancer Centre with the opportunity to provide a wide range of clinical support to a range of patients who are experiencing side effect from cancer and its treatments - fully supported by the qualified Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams. The role will involve working directly with cancer patients, completing reviews, monitoring, and advising patients as delegated by the Registered Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. The post holder will also be required to undertake clerical and administrative duties to support the teams as part of their role.
We are seeking a self-motivated, empathetic, and organised individual who is able to work both independently and under supervision, applying a flexible approach to their work and demonstrate good time management skills. The role will involve working with several clinical teams across the organisation and therefore strong and proven team working skills are required. Previous clinical experience of working as a Therapy assistant is preferred but training will be provided.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
26,928 to 29,551 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-ACS155-0625
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job 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.
Please get in touch if you would like further information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of good education
• NVQ III in relevant area or equivalent

• Computer qualification

• Previous OT/PT experience
• Administrative skills
• Experience of team working

• Previous NHS experience

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills

• Ability to work with patients with communication barriers / terminal illnesses.

• Understanding of cancer related issues and it's implications for OT and PT interventions

• Self motivated
• Ability to work flexibly for the needs of the service

• Welsh speaker

• Evidence of good education
• NVQ III in relevant area or equivalent

• Computer qualification

• Previous OT/PT experience
• Administrative skills
• Experience of team working

• Previous NHS experience

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good time management skills

• Ability to work with patients with communication barriers / terminal illnesses.

• Understanding of cancer related issues and it's implications for OT and PT interventions

• Self motivated
• Ability to work flexibly for the needs of the service

• Welsh speaker

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