Job summary This vacancy is for a permanent contract, Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in Llandudno General Hospital physiotherapy department. You will have responsibility for supervising junior members of staff and students on placement. You will join a large supportive innovative team. and work alongside clinical specialist and CMATS physiotherapists. 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, mentorship and training. This is an opportunity to work in a large established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK. Main duties of the job To carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatments; developing individualised therapeutic treatment programmes for a specialised caseload in the relevant clinical area. Patients may include those with physical and psychological problems in area of speciality; some of whom may have a level of complexity. Team leader; clinical specialist or advanced practitioners are available for clinical and managerial support. To ensure a high standard of care for each patient working with patients, families or carers, multi-agency teams and disciplines involved. To communicate with these patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes. To supervise, teach and appraise peers, physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, students and other members of the multidisciplinary or multiagency teams. To train and supervise patients, families or carers and staff from other disciplines or agencies to carry out programmes of care devised by the therapist. To deputise and support the Clinical Team Leader as required in the daily management of the designated team. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-AHP069-0325 Job locations Llandudno General Hospital Hospital Road Llandudno LL30 1LB 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 or equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio. Postgraduate training courses Desirable Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership Clinical educators course Bronze IQT or equivalent Experience Essential Significant Post Registration Experience Evidence of core rotations Desirable Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties Experience in the relevant speciality Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant Skills Essential 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 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 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 Physically fit to comply with the health board's 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 Ability to speak Welsh is desirable Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership Clinical educators course Bronze IQT or equivalent Experience Essential Significant Post Registration Experience Evidence of core rotations Desirable Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties Experience in the relevant speciality Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant Skills Essential 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 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 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 Physically fit to comply with the health board's 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 Ability to speak Welsh is desirable 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 Llandudno General Hospital Hospital Road Llandudno LL30 1LB Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)