HCA or Assistant Practitioner Job Cardiff with Sponsorship and Immediate Start Apply Now

Location
Cardiff, Wales

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
26,928 to 29,551 per year

About Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are deeply committed to empowering patients through collaborative care. They run one of the largest NHS health boards in Wales, focused on improving lives through innovative therapies, expert-led services, and a supportive work environment. Whether in hospital or community settings, they believe in person-centred rehab that builds independence and dignity.

Job details

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available to eligible candidates
• Supportive team culture with on-the-job learning
• Career growth across therapy, nutrition, and health services
• Flexible working patterns including extended days and weekends
• Work-life balance built into structured rota planning
• Access to NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security

Requirements

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a health care subject
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• Confident working under supervision in therapy-led teams
• Positive attitude toward learning, patient care, and flexible working hours
• Desirable: Teaching or assessment qualification, local service knowledge

Salary Details

The starting salary is £26,928, rising to £29,551 depending on experience. The position offers full-time hours with flexible scheduling across weekday and weekend rotas.

About the Role

Here’s a chance to do impactful work across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics. As part of the Supportive Care Service, you’ll help patients regain movement, strength, and independence, whether at hospital or in their homes. From leading exercise groups to providing nutrition screening, every day brings fresh challenges and moments of real progress.

You’ll work closely with Therapists and Dietitians, delivering practical interventions while tracking progress and updating care plans. You’ll help promote self-care, safety, and dignity for patients navigating complex conditions. If you’re eager to learn and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role could be the step that changes everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and progress individual or group exercise sessions alongside Physiotherapists
• Monitor rehab plans and encourage self-managed physiotherapy routines
• Conduct nutritional screening and deliver first-line advice under a Dietitian’s guidance
• Help run group dietetic sessions and track nutritional care plans
• Implement Occupational Therapy activities that promote independence and wellbeing
• Flex working hours to meet the evolving needs of patients and teams

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, or disability. Welsh-speaking candidates are encouraged, but applications from English speakers are equally welcome.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
• Address: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
• Contact: Through NHS Jobs application system

Reference Number
046-HCA-SUPPORT-CARDIFF

How To Apply
There’s no time to wait. If you’re looking for UK job opportunities with real purpose and team spirit, apply today.