Main duties of the job

  • Development and delivery of high quality service within own Physiotherapy sub specialism across BCUHB
  • Assessment and management of complex patients
  • Develop opportunities for practice which extends the scope of traditional Physiotherapy
  • Training and support of Physiotherapists and support staff to deliver high quality, evidence based service provision
  • Governance arrangements within the sub-specialty area

    • Working for our organisation

    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.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    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

    Education

    Essential criteria

  • BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant therapy
  • HPC registered
  • Obtained or working towards MSc/ MSc modules or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Able to demonstrate continuing professional development within the field of neurology

    • Desirable criteria

  • Extended scope skills i.e. diploma / MSc module in injection skills, non-medical independent prescribing etc.
  • Membership of appropriate special interest groups
  • CSP membership
  • Management / Leadership Trianing

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
  • Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
  • Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
  • Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
  • Broad knowledge of health legislation

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
  • Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner
  • Demonstrate professional independence
  • Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

    • Desirable criteria

  • Demonstrable presentation skills
  • Audit/ Research skills
  • Management/ Leadership skills
  • Delivery of extended scope practice

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in clinical specialty
  • Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
  • Evidence of teaching within post
  • Proven multidisciplinary working
  • Experience of audit

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of lecturing externally
  • Involvement in research
  • Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Able to undertake manual handling tasks in line with Health Board Policies
  • Able to sustain moderate to high level physical effort throughout the working day
  • Able to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
  • Able to work flexibly and independently
  • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department
  • Meet the travelling requirements of the post

    • Desirable criteria

  • Welsh Speaking

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    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.

    Welsh language skills are desirable