MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Powys Teaching Health Board
Welshpool, SY21 7DUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING An exciting opportunity has arisen within the North Powys MSK team. We are looking for an MSK reh...
To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients toachieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the mostappropriate setting for the individual.
To assist patients to overcome their difficulties, build confidence, and improve or maintain functional ability and independence in everyday tasks under the supervision of a therapist.
To participate in multi-disciplinary teams promoting the role of rehabilitation and taking an active part in team projects.
To organise and manage a delegated caseload; obtain service data, analyse where appropriate and bring forward ideas for service development.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential: - Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English; - Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
Desirable: - An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential: - Previous experience of working in the care or leisure setting; - Experience of working in a busy and varied workplace including dealing with the public
Desirable: - Broad range of life experiences
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Ability to reflect and appraise own performance
Desirable: - The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level; - IT skills
Values
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Ability to prioritise and organise time effectively.
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to travel across the Trust to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including using wheelchairs and hoists and the therapeutic moving and handling of patients
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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