Job summary
- Main area
- MSK Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed term: 2 years (n/a)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-ACS076-1026
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Victoria Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Welshpool
- Salary
- £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
MSK Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
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 rehabilitation therapy assistant to join our friendly, enthusiastic and motivated team.
The post will involve delivering MSK physiotherapy interventions as delegated by a qualified physiotherapist.
The post will be based in Welshpool but travel will be required to support clinics in Machynlleth.
Main duties of the job
To deliver interventions as delegated by therapists, to support patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life in the most appropriate 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English
- Technical qualification e.g. NVQ Level III or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- An understanding of manual handling principles
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Broad range of life experiences
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
- IT skills
Values
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sian Preece
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01938 558 930
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