Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist – Band 6 Job Vacancy

Main duties of the job

Assessing and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

Supervision and teaching of junior qualified staff, support staff and students on placement.

Involvement with inservice training and service development.

Participation in 7 day service. 

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

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.

Postgraduate training courses

Desirable criteria

Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body

Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership

Clinical educators course

Bronze IQT or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant Post Registration Experience

Evidence of core rotations

Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant

Desirable criteria

Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties

Experience in the relevant speciality

Skills

Essential criteria

Excellent clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy

Ability to work autonomously within clinical area

Effective communication skills

Able to lead and participate in team working and training

Able to be self-motivated

Excellent verbal & written skills

Able to present information in a clear and logical manner

Good presentation skills

Proven organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation

Able to lead and motivate others within the team

Physically fit and able to manually handle loads, including therapeutic handling, throughout most of the day

Competency in report writing Ability to comprehend and work in accordance with the health board’s Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, in order to meet the differing needs of patients

Knowledge and skills of risk assessment

Desirable criteria

Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice

Able to run courses-internal/external

Good teaching and supervisory skills

Ability to create presentations

Research skills

Coaching skills

PDR training

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Good knowledge of complex conditions

Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying complex pathology

Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management. Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession Good understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use Broad understanding of BCUHB policies and procedures Disability awareness.

Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

Good understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use

Broad understanding of BCUHB policies and procedures

Disability awareness.

personal qualities

Essential criteria

Physically fit to comply with the health boards Manual Handling Guidelines

Able to work at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day

Able to meet the 7 day job planning and delivery requirements of the post

Able to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment

Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities

Able to meet the travel requirements of the post

Desirable criteria

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable

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