About this role
Job summary
We are redesigning our community services model and implementing a new Intermediate Care Team and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint General Therapy Assistant Practitioners to help deliver an urgent community response services and will play a crucial role in developing the service, providing essential support and care to individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being.
The objective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients that need some form of continuing care or prevent admission with interventions that can be managed at home.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Hospital@home therapy team. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide meaningful, high quality care and interventions for our patients with the service aimed at reducing length of stay, improving admission avoidance and reducing avoidable readmissions through partnership working with community based services. Whilst this post is community based, there may be opportunity to work in clinics, where required. You will be able to support the assessment, intervention and discharge planning of people with a range of functional difficulties within the GTAP role. Patient management will include responsibility for the delivery of care including liaison with patients, family, members of the MDT and external agencies.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the Intermediate Care Service in the delivery of intervention for patients in their own homes and community.
Carry a delegated caseload of non-complex patients to deliver interventions prescribed by and under supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
To prioritise own work and carry out duties, as prescribed by the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and AHP Lead. Will work independently within Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy standard operating procedures referring to qualified Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist where necessary.
To work as part of the Intermediate Care Service multidisciplinary team to undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, liaise with key stakeholders such as Local Authorities and the third sector.
Support the AHP staff by assisting with all modalities of therapeutic care focused towards expediting hospital discharge and maintaining the patient within their own home and the prevention of avoidable hospital admission.
To undertake environmental assessment, deliver and fit assistive equipment in the patient's home.
Participate in service assessment, audit, and data collection to demonstrate effective outcomes of AHP intervention.
Promote independence, health, and wellbeing.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
We listen, learn, and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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 post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of good general education, English/Mathematics GCSE, or equivalent qualification grade C or above. NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or the equivalent level of knowledge and experience plus additional competency-based training
Knowledge Essential
Detailed knowledge of rehabilitation intervention Comprehensive understanding of medical, orthopaedic, surgical, and social related issues
Experience Essential
Experience of working as an NHS band 3 OT, PT or generic assistant or equivalent non-NHS functional assessment/ rehabilitation role Experience of developing/delivering education advice to groups Experience of team working / working with the public
Desirable
Experience of community working Previous experience within the NHS or LA with patients who have a range of physical, psychological, emotional and/or social needs Work within a multi-disciplinary team setting / admission avoidance / falls
Skills Essential
Good verbal and written communication skills Good time management skills
Desirable
Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Other Essential
Post is community based so it is essential that post holder can travel flexibly in a defined area in a timely manner
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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address TBC on appointment
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF37 1LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)