Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Wewishto recruit aTherapy Assistant Practitionerto join ourinnovative, psychologyled Dementia Wellbeing Service, supportingpeople living with dementiaincommunity and care home settings, as well as theirstaff and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is committed toevidence-based practice, highquality care and improving people'slives. We focus on what matters to individuals, helping them feel understood,supportedand respected. We usepsychologically informed, person-centredcare, emphasising understanding behaviour, supportingcommunication and promoting wellbeing. Human rights shape all aspects ofcare. You will work as part of alarge,supportive multidisciplinary team,withSpeech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Psychologists, with yourworkmainly guidedby aSpeech and Language Therapist. There willbe opportunities to work closely withMental Health Nurses, ResearchandBehaviour Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Dementia Practice Development Coaches, Admiral Nurses, Non-Medical Prescribers and Advanced Practitioners.Main duties of the job Deliver evidence-based interventionsfor people living with dementia, under the guidance of a Speech and Language Therapist and in collaboration with other AHPs. Support individuals on a1:1 and group basis, using communication, cognitive,functionaland wellbeing-focused strategies. Support provision of post diagnostic support for people living with dementia in collaboration with AHPs Support delivery of rehabilitation for people living with dementia in collaboration with AHPs Provideeducation,coachingand practical supportto care home staff,familiesand carers to build confidence and consistency in dementia care. Promote care that isperson-centred,meaningfuland rights-based, recognising each person's history, preferences and lived experience. Take responsibility for thehealth,safetyand wellbeingof individuals during interventions, working within agreed care plans and risk assessments. Prepare and adapt therapy resources and equipment, usingIT and digital toolswhereappropriate. Maintain clear andaccuraterecords and contribute tooutcome monitoring, serviceevaluationand quality improvement. Work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensurecoordinated,ethical and effective care.

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