Job summary 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 About us 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. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-AHP103-0425 Job locations Glan Clwyd Hospital Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan, Rhyl LL18 5UJ Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Degree/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualifications Extended scope skills or working towards Able to demonstrate up to date continuing CPD Desirable Membership of appropriate special interest group Management and leadership training CSP member Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Other relevant requirements Essential Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department Desirable Welsh speaker Experience Essential Extensive experience working as a senior physiotherapist working in clinical speciality Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality Evidence of teaching within post Proven MDT working Experience of audit Desirable Experience of lecturing externally Involvement in research Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registered Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualifications Extended scope skills or working towards Able to demonstrate up to date continuing CPD Desirable Membership of appropriate special interest group Management and leadership training CSP member Personal Qualities Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Other relevant requirements Essential Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality and department Desirable Welsh speaker Experience Essential Extensive experience working as a senior physiotherapist working in clinical speciality Experience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality Evidence of teaching within post Proven MDT working Experience of audit Desirable Experience of lecturing externally Involvement in research Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Knowledge Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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 (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Glan Clwyd Hospital Rhuddlan Road Bodelwyddan, Rhyl LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)