To work as an autonomous, clinical highly Specialist Physiotherapist. To work with the Advanced Practitioner therapist to develop and deliver a high quality clinical service. Leading by example; provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients. Using evidence based principles / current best practice and advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. To take a clinical lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients where the caseload will comprise of mainly patients with highly complex presentations. This will be through highly specialist / extended scope clinical knowledge and application, audit, research and education. It will require liaison with a diverse number of multidisciplinary specialties and integrated working with other disciplines and agencies. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of professional practice including the management of patients in your care. To work within Health Board clinical protocols, procedures and guidelines and Professional Standards set by the HCPC and CSP. To have good working knowledge of national and local standards and monitor own and others quality of practice as appropriate. To support the delivery of the clinical service across BCUHB in a variety of locations according to service demands, delivering a high quality service in line with the clinical governance agenda To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with highly complex presentations, using extended investigative, analytical and advanced clinical reasoning skills To undertake physical treatments utilising highly developed manual skills, in-depth knowledge of pain sciences and the physiology of exercise, extended scope skills and an advanced understanding of the intricacies of communication with respect to the psychosocial predictors of health 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential • Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant therapy • HCPC Registered • Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualifications or Masters level equivalent knowledge, training and significant experience Extended scope skills e.g. clinical examination skills or working towards • Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio Desirable • Membership of appropriate special interest group • Management/ Leadership training • CSP member Experience Essential • Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in relevant clinical specialty • Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty • Evidence of teaching within post • Proven multidisciplinary working • Experience of audit Desirable • Experience of lecturing externally • Involvement in research • Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism Skills Essential • Advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level • Able to critique research papers and implement relevant findings. 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 • Demonstrable presentation skills • Audit/ Research skills • Management/ Leadership skills • Delivery of extended scope practice Knowledge Essential • 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 Personal Qualities Essential • 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 • Flexible adaptive and creative • Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Other Relevant Requirements Essential • Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department • Meet the travelling requirements of the post • Able to satisfy mandatory security clearance