Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner: Sponsorship

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Job Summary

Exciting Opportunity: Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner – Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic team within the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Physiotherapy Service at the University Hospital of Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a highly specialised area, focusing on cellular therapy and BMT, making a real difference in the lives of patients with haematological malignancies and conditions.

As part of the BMT physiotherapy service, you will play an integral role in the care of patients with blood cancers and conditions across South Wales. You will support patients at every stage of their journey, from pre-transplant through to survivorship.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support physiotherapy staff in delivering high-quality care to patients within the BMT service, working in a variety of settings including the haematology ward, teenage cancer unit, and outpatient setting.
  • Assist in optimising patients’ pre-transplant fitness, providing regular face-to-face, telephone, and virtual reviews to help them achieve their best level of fitness prior to treatment.
  • Play an essential role in daily physiotherapy input for inpatients to prevent deconditioning and continue rehabilitation post-transplant to help patients regain activity and function.

Main duties of the job

  • Work closely with physiotherapists to run group sessions focused on increasing physical activity and improving fitness levels, as well as providing individual support, both in-person and virtually.
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, offering empathetic support to patients and collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

What We’re Looking For:

  • A compassionate and motivated Band 4 Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner witha strong desire to support cancer patients through their recovery process.
  • Experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings is desirable, but a genuine interest in haematology rehabilitation is essential.
  • A proactive approach to patient care, with the ability to motivate patients and help them navigate the physical and emotional challenges of their treatment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly supportive and innovative team. Ifyou’re passionate about delivering excellent care and supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey, we would love to hear from you!

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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Numerate and literate to GCSE level grades (A to C) or level 11 equivalent qualification or recognised qualification
  • Recognised qualification NVQ/QCF level 4 or level 3+, Agored Cymru or equivalent. Additional training to diploma level or equivalent, or equivalent through short courses and experiences and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses

Desirable

  • Evidence of further education e.g. relevant Health and Social Care qualification. Exercise Rehabilitation qualification sport science, or other relevant qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Health and /or Social Care experience
  • Dealing with people both individually or in groups
  • Working with service users with complex needs and behaviours that challenge
  • Worked within rehab setting

Desirable

  • Experience in class taking
  • Teaching skills/experience
  • Previous experience working as a therapy support worker

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
  • Ability to motivate others
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work alone
  • Basic digital technology
  • Awareness of limitations

Desirable

  • Teaching skills/experience

Special Knowledge

Essential

  • A proven knowledge base in rehabilitation and the role of therapies
  • Knowledge of mental health challenges and impact
  • Knowledge of wellbeing and benefits of exercise

Desirable

  • Understanding of the impact of chronic illness
  • Experience or an interest in working with people with cancer

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Flexible in approach to role
  • Adaptable to change
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Demonstrates resilience
  • Proactively manage own wellbeing

Desirable

  • Demonstrates initiative

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel in a timely manner to undertake duties of the post at various locations
  • Demosntrates the values and behaviours of the UHB

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).

Closing Date: 10 March 2025

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