Senior Therapy Assistant - Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy.

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.

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.

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

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

Other

Essential: - Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh