Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/03/2027 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant (OT / PT) to work within the Arfon Community Therapies Service.

As a therapy assistant, the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical support to registered occupational and physiotherapists within the Arfon Community Services.

Working under the supervision of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff, the post holder will undertake defined assessments and interventions with community based patients, with a focus on rehabilitation and maintenance of functional abilities. There is also a requirement within the post to support patients on the palliative care pathways.

We are looking for a motivated, hard-working, proactive individual who will be able to work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and the wider Community Resource Team.

The successful candidate will be supported with supervision, appraisals and identifying learning opportunities and training.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out skilled screening assessments using departmental protocols, recognising when issues fall outside competency.
• Manage an autonomous caseload delegated by registered therapists.
• Participate in triage and prioritisation of referrals.
• Assess, provide and review rehabilitation and maintenance plans, along with provision of equipment to support safe daily living.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional CRT to prevent hospital admissions/ to facilitate early safe discharge from hospital.
• Develop collaborative goals and rehabilitation plans.
• Communicate sensitively with patients, families and carers.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Date posted: 14 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-ACS805-1026
Closing date: 28 October 2026

Person Specification
Education

• Essential: Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. A Level; NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care

Knowledge and skills

• Essential: Relevant experience of working within a Therapy environment delivering therapy programmes
• Essential: Understanding of the role of occupational therapy/ physiotherapy
• Desirable: Previous experience as an Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner

Other

• Essential: Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
• 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Ysbyty Eryri, Lôn Parc, Caernarfon, LL55 2YE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

For questions about the job, contact:
Therapydd Arweiniol Clinigol / Clinical Lead OT, Mrs Tracey Evans, Tracey.Evans6@wales.nhs.uk, 03000852888

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