Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Friday)
- Job ref
- 001-ACS050-0625
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Special Schools and children's centre
- Town
- Penarth
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Paediatric Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our community paediatric physiotherapy team. We are looking for a motivated individual who has experience of working with children and young people to join our growing team. We have a position available based within our special school in the Vale.
You will work as part of a therapies team being supported by the clinical lead for paediatric community physiotherapy, you will manage a small case load, support the running of classes and groups, orthopaedic clinics as well as equipment management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based in Ysgol Y Deri special school with the physiotherapy team. There will be opportunities to work in mainstream schools in the surrounding area and home settings.
Successful candidates will be required to:
- Assist with clinics
- Provide follow up rehab blocks
- Assist with hydro sessions
- Attend surrounding mainstream schools to provide equipment care and alterations
- Monitor and assess walking frame and gait equipment
- Admin duties including mainstream and community
- Assist with ordering and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with orthopaedic clinics, wheelchair clinics, rehab engineering clinics, orthotic clinics.
- Assist with physiotherapy provision within classroom settings in the Vale special school, including equipment management for complex children with specialist healthcare needs.
- Assist with postural management needs of children with complex healthcare needs, including positioning modalities in school and at home.
- Assist with home visits to provide care for equipment review, including standing frames, orthotic devices, sleep systems and specialist postural management packages.
- Work closely with MDT including, orthotist, education staff, nurses, OT, SALT and dietician.
- Be responsible for own caseload.
Working for our organisation
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 focussed 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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Numerate and literate to GCSE level grades (A to C) or level 11 equivalent qualification or Recognised qualification NVQ/QCF level 4, equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS. Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent, or equivalent through short courses and experiences and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further education e.g. relevant Health and Social Care qualification, Exercise Rehabilitation qualification , or other relevant qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Health and/or Social Care experience Dealing with people both individually or in groups Worked within a rehabilitation setting
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience working as a therapy support worker. Experience delivering exercise programmes Experience in class taking. Experience with complex paediatric neurodisability
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people. Good interpersonal skills Good organisational skills Ability to work as a member of a team Ability to work alone Awareness of own limitations Ability to motivate people Basic digital technology skills
Desirable criteria
- Database management skills Teaching skills/experience The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A proven knowledge base in rehabilitation and the role of Therapies
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the impact of chronic illness Understanding disability/impairments Knowledge of organisation
personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Flexible in approach to role Adaptable to change Reliable and punctual Self-motivated Demonstrates resilience Proactively manage own wellbeing Demonstrates ongoing learning
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates initiative
other
Essential criteria
- Able to travel, in a timely manner to undertake duties of the post at various locations Ability to work across sites carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment Demonstrates the behaviours and values of the UHB
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Collette Wood
- Job title
- Community paediatric physiotherapy lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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