Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care OR relevant healthcare experience
• Appreciation of Occupational Therapy and physiotherapy principles, practices and procedures
• Documented evidence of participation in relevant training activities

Desirable

• Membership of a professional body and/or special interest group
• Understanding of moving and handling principles
• BTEC advanced award in Community Equipment Provision or equivalent
• Postural Stability Training ( PSI) qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience of working within the NHS, social care, and delivering therapy programmes
• Understanding of the role of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
• Able to demonstrate promotion of independence and its effect on health and well being
• In-depth understanding of the concept of rehabilitation /recovery within the clinical area

Desirable

• Previous experience as an assistant practitioner in Occupational therapy and/or Physiotherapy
• Experience of teaching other in 1:1 or group situations

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently with individuals and/or groups
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
• Planning and organisational skills
• Computer proficiency to meet the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to approach problems in a calm and professional manor

Values

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
• Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
• Proven ability to accept instruction, report back to supervisor, work within guidelines and respond appropriately to feedback
• Ability to be a reflective practitioner

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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).