Job summary To work under the direction of Therapists maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working alongside the Therapy Team in the community. To undertake referral triage and signposting through the use of a recognised Triage Tool and with oversight of registered Therapists. Working alongside Physiotherapists they will deliver and progress group education and exercise sessions within an agreed framework. Working under the supervision of the dietitian they will undertake nutritional screening, monitor nutritional care plans, deliver first line nutritional advice and assist in the delivery of group dietetic sessions. With direction from the Occupational Therapist they will take responsibility for implementing and managing aspects of the Occupational Therapy treatment programme, promote independence, health and well-being and safety in hospital or community settings. To contribute, as part of the team, to the overall aims of the Community Therapyies Services. The post-holder will work independently to an agreed framework and will be responsible and accountable for these tasks. They may be required to work their normal contracted hours flexibly, in a variety of different working patterns and locations, in response to the needs of the service where they are placed. For example, this could include working their contracted hours as part of a 7 day job plan or working their hours over a pattern that includes extended days and unsocial hours. Main duties of the job To work under the direction of Therapists maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working alongside the Therapy Team in the community. Please see job description and personal specification attached in documents section. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 001-PST008-0325 Job locations Barry Hospital Colcot Road Barry CF62 8YH Job description Job responsibilities To work under the direction of Therapists maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working alongside the Therapy Team in the community. Please see job description and personal specification attached in documents section. 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 description Job responsibilities To work under the direction of Therapists maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working alongside the Therapy Team in the community. Please see job description and personal specification attached in documents section. 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 Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification Desirable NHS experience Skills Essential experience working in/community setting/exercise setting/communication skills Desirable experience working with older adults and falls prevention services. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualification Desirable NHS experience Skills Essential experience working in/community setting/exercise setting/communication skills Desirable experience working with older adults and falls prevention services. 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). Additional information 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Barry Hospital Colcot Road Barry CF62 8YH Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)