Physiotherapy Technician

Job SummaryAn opportunity has arisen for a part time Band 3 Physiotherapy Support Worker to join our inpatient physiotherapy team at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale. We are seeking a strong team player with excellent communication skills, displaying the ability to effectively manage time and priorities. You will be based on the general rehabilitation wards and will work closely with the team of physiotherapists providing rehabilitation for patients during their inpatient stay, optimising their functional recovery and facilitating safe discharges into the community. Main duties of the jobThe post is predominantly clinical.

Under the delegation of Physiotherapists you will support patients rehabilitation journey. There is opportunity to hold your own delegated case load of patients exercise plans. There will be an element of non-clinical duties attached to your role. This will include supporting with audits, basic administration and housekeeping duties, stock taking, and using computer based systems i. e. ordering of walking aids. The Physiotherapy Service encourages staff development; you will be supported to complete the Agored Level 3 Diploma In Physiotherapy Support, which will enable you to manage your own designated caseload, delivering interventions under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.

We have a structured personal appraisal system in place with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About UsAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

DetailsDate posted25 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number040-ACS210-0725Job locationsYsbyty Aneurin BevanLime AvenueEbbw ValeNP23 6GLJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note that we will not be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed. 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. Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease note that we will not be accepting TEAMS Interviews for this post. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Informal visits or discussions about the post are welcomed. 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.

Person SpecificationEssentialOther requirementsThe physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job roleProfessional appearanceCommittment to participating in and completing the ABUHB physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Educaiton FramworkCommitment to life long learning and portfolio keepingThe ability to move between sites wihtin the university health board or pateints' residences as demanded by the job roleDesirableThe ability to speak welshSkills & KnowledgeEssentialGood communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their familiesThe ability to work unsupervised, taking responsability for a delegated workloadProblem solverGood organisational SkillsThe ability to work effectively in a team environmentThe ability to adapt to changes in work routineEvidence of initiativeGood time managementDesirableWorking knowledge of specialised equipment appropraite to workign areaThe ability to organise and particiapte in local in-service training sessionsIT literateExperienceEssentialPrevious experience in a health and /or social care environment or hold an appropriate qualificationSufficient specific experience as a physiotherapy assistant or other relevant support worker roleDesirableExperience of working with groups of patientsExperience of auditExperience of refelctive practice in patient careEducation/Qualification/TrainiEssentialGood command of English Language and Basic MathsRelevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.

DesirableGCSE or equivalent in Maths and EnglishFirst Aid CertificateAppropriate CoursesAppropriate NVQ or other relevant qualificationPerson SpecificationEssentialGood command of English Language and Basic MathsRelevant level of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) Physiotherapy Support Worker Training and Education Framework Completed.

DesirableGCSE or equivalent in Maths and EnglishFirst Aid CertificateAppropriate CoursesAppropriate NVQ or other relevant qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressYsbyty Aneurin BevanLime AvenueEbbw ValeNP23 6GLEmployer's websitehttps: //abuhb. nhs. wales/ (Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressYsbyty Aneurin BevanLime AvenueEbbw ValeNP23 6GLEmployer's websitehttps: //abuhb.

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