Physiotherapy Technician MSK

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Job summary

An NHS organization is seeking a motivated Physiotherapy Technician for a part-time role in Cardigan. This Band 3 position involves working in the musculoskeletal outpatient team, where you'll conduct individual interventions and assist with administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have good communication and IT skills, and it is desirable to be a Welsh speaker. Salary ranges from £25,313 to £26,999 per annum pro rata. Apply before January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field.
• Willingness to undergo relevant training.
• Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out individual and group intervention including exercise classes.
• Assist in administrative duties of the physiotherapy service.
• Demonstrate the ability to work alone as well as in collaboration with others.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Education

Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent

Job description

Main area Physiotherapy Technician Musculo-skeletal Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (4 days per week, 6-hours per day) Job ref 100-ACS008-0126

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Cardigan Integrated Care Centre Town Cardigan Salary £25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/01/2026 23:59 Interview date 04/02/2026

Physiotherapy Technician - MSK

Band 3

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Job overview

Hywel Dda University Health Board are seeking an organised and motivated person for a Band 3 Physiotherapy Technician role in the Musculoskeletal physiotherapy out-patient team. The job role would be in the Ceredigion Locality at the Cardigan Integrated Care Centre.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic department.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve carrying out individual and group intervention including exercise classes and having a caseload of patients with treatment plans as guided by a physiotherapist.

Good IT skills and knowledge of electronic record management systems will be beneficial as there will be a need to assist in the administrative duties of the physiotherapy service, including reception cover and inputting data .

The successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, be organised and flexible and be able to demonstrate their ability to work on their own as well as in collaboration with others.

They will be responsible for performing specific clinical tasks delegated to them by physiotherapists.

They will assist the team to ensure stock and equipment are maintained on a regular basis.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 04/02/2026

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ 3 / or level 3 learning or equivalent.
• Evidence of broad base of general education and/or life experiences
• Practical experience and knowledge acquired through in house training, short courses
• ECDL
• Professional, technical or academic qualification which relate to clinical practice evidencing 60 credits level 3 learning

Experience

• Experience of physiotherapy service or in an associated healthcare field.
• Experience of working alone and as part of a team
• Willingness to undergo relevant training
• Additional clinical or health care related experience
• Experience of working with groups of patients

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Rhys Burton
Job title Team Lead Physiotherapist MSK
Email address [e-mail]
Telephone number 01970 635705

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