Physiotherapy Support Worker
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Aberystwyth, SY23 1ERView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this po...
The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy service undertaking assessment & treatment programmes for stroke patients. They will work with the team and alone with guidance and direction of the qualified staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service.
The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to a 7 day service, based on service need.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 02/11/2026.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent.
- Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses.
Desirable: - ECDL; - Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning
Experience
Essential
- Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field
- IT/keyboard skills
- Experience of working alone and as part of a team
- Willingness to undergo relevant training
Desirable: - Additional clinical or health care related experience; - Experience of working with groups of patients
Language Skills
Desirable: - Welsh speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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