Job overview

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or to progress into a Band 7 post? A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Physiotherapy Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd as the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist working in the Emergency Department.

This post involves working closely with the nursing and medical staff within the Emergency Department which includes another clinical specialist physiotherapist. The role involves triaging, assessing, treating and signposting patients who would otherwise see a Doctor. You will have your own clinic for reviewing patients. The role will involve teaching, training and supervision of staff/physiotherapy students, representing the service in Clinical Network Groups (CNGs) and contributing to the development of clinical pathways by providing clinical expertise. 

The position affords the ability for the successful applicant to develop their clinical skills with regard to assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries presenting to the Emergency Department.

The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway to Band 8A as a clinical advanced practitioner. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.

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

Main duties of the job

Development and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy service

Assessment, treatment 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

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.