Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
Are you a highly motivated and experienced Stroke Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or to progress into a Band 7 post? We have an exciting o...
- Development and delivery of high quality service within own Physiotherapy sub specialism across BCUHB.
- Assessment 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.
- Governance arrangements within the sub-specialty area.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy
- HCPC registered
- Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualification
- Able to demonstrate continuing professional development eg up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
Desirable: - Membership of appropriate special interest group; - Management/Leadership Training; - CSP member; - Extended scope skills
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in 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 in
- 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
- Able to work flexibly and independently
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
Other
Essential: - Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department; - Meet the travelling requirements of the post
Desirable: - Welsh Speaking
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 November 2026
Last checked
10 November 2026
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