Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
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Powys Teaching Health Board Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Rehabilitation Team as a Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant.
As a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering a patient-centred rehabilitation service, working closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can actively contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please note this vacancy may be subject to closing early depending on the number of applications receivedPlease ensure you complete your application at your earliest convenience so that you do not miss the opportunity to apply
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
? Deliver rehabilitation through therapy interventions, which may include support with personal care tasks, cognition and mobility? Carry out rehabilitation plans as delegated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists.? Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with service users, families, and the therapy team.? Be flexible to support the team during peak service times.? Participate in the 7-day service rota, including weekends.
About You
? Passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.? Excellent communication and teamwork skills.? Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.? Organised with good time management skills.? Experience in a healthcare or therapy setting is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
? A supportive and dynamic team environment.? Opportunities for training and career development.? The chance to make a real difference in patients' lives.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-ACS060-0926
Job locations
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD37NS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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
This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work.
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.
If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team lead Physiotherapist) 01874 615724
Job description
Job 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
This is a community post and therefore the successful candidate will require a drivers licence and access to a vehicle for work.
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.
If you are interested in this post and require more information, please contact Sian Young (Rehabilitation Team lead Physiotherapist) 01874 615724
Person Specification
Qualification/Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 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
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Reflect and appraise own performance
- Flexible
- Ability to travel across the country 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
Desirable
- Some ability to speak / read and /or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Prioritise and organise time effectively
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Qualification/Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 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
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Organisational and time management skills
- Work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal development
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Reflect and appraise own performance
- Flexible
- Ability to travel across the country 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
Desirable
- Some ability to speak / read and /or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- An appreciation of the principles of practices and procedures
- Willingness to learn
- Aware of own limitations
- Take responsibility within agreed protocols
- Assertive and calm under pressure
- Prioritise and organise time effectively
- Evidence of self-initiated learning and a willingness to undertake training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD37NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Powys Teaching Health Board
Address
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD37NS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Rehabilitation Team Lead Physiotherapist
Sian Young
01874615724
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
070-ACS060-0926
Job locations
Brecon War Memorial Hospital
Cerrigcochion Road
Brecon
LD37NS
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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