Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 NVQ / A-levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate/ Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation, or Level 3 NVQ / A-Levels / BTEC in a health care associated certificate / Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support / Physiotherapy Rehabilitation/ For internal candidates, evidence of Agored Cymru
• Good understanding of theoretical concepts of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
• Numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services

Experience

Essential

• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations

Desirable

• Evidence of working across statutory and voluntary organisations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Evidence of working as part of a team
• Ability to work independently and to seek appropriate advice
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to utilise a full range of Microsoft packages or similar

Desirable

• Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations

Values

Essential

• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate compassion within the role
• Be able to demonstrate patient-focused care
• Can demonstrate self-motivation, pro-activity, and resourcefulness
• Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
• Ability to engage with members of the public
• Able to work in a multi-agency arena

Other

Essential

• Able to work hours flexibly
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
• Ability to travel between sites promptly

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read, and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

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).