Job Description

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well motivated individual who is able to demonstrate an interest in patient rehabilitation, into this Physiotherapy Support Worker role.



The main qualities we are looking for include being caring and kind- in addition to being well organised and using own initiative.



This post will be based on the medicine wards within Cardiff & Vale, which could be either at University Hospital Wales, University Hospital Llandough or St. David's Hospital.



This is for bank work only, predominantly Monday-Friday, to cover vacancies.



The post holder will work as part of a large team of physiotherapists and support workers providing physiotherapy to predominantly frail older people. The job responsibilities will include supervision of exercises and activities of daily living including some aspects of personal care. There will also be some administrative duties as part of the role.



If candidates are shortlisted and invited to an interview, we would strongly recommend that you make contact before you attend the interview to fully understand the role and requirements, and have an informal conversation with the Team Lead. There will be a full induction and training programme to support you in this role.



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



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.



Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.



Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.



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.



For further details/informal visits, please contact Nancy.Maisey@wales.nhs.uk