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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners to work within the physiotherapy team in Adult Mental Health Services at University Hospital Llandough.
This role will be working with service users, through a range of interventions, to enable and empower individuals to achieve their recovery and rehabilitation goals.
The post holder will be working with inpatients and within the community environment, integrating physical health and well-being interventions that aligns with the Rehabilitation Model to support sustained recovery.
1 x Permanent Post and 1 x Fixed term post is funded until 31 March 2025
We are looking for an individual who has a passion for delivering excellence in exercise prescription, can demonstrate positive communication and practical skills in order to enable person centered care and to motivate and engage service users to reach their goals. A problem solving approach is key as well as flexibility, inclusivity and adaptability to the changing demands of the clinical area. The individual must have had previous experience working within Mental Health or within a therapy role and have relevant experience of therapeutic interventions.
The role will include carrying out independent assessments and interventions around exercise prescription, as well as carrying out delegated tasks from the physiotherapist, implementing and supporting group work, implementing individually tailored treatment plans and working on person centered goals as part of their recovery and treatment plan. This could include gym-based exercise, tai chi, yoga, falls prevention, activities of daily living including hobbies and interests, mobility interventions, exercise programmes and addressing postural needs.
The physiotherapy team operates a full induction programme, on the job training, regular supervision, appraisal and development opportunities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 focused 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.
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