Rheumatology Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist B6-7 Development post

1. To take a clinical lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients where the caseload will comprise of mainly patients with complex presentations.

2. To attend weekly Rheumatology MDT meetings, providing clinical input from a physiotherapy perspective. 3. To work as an autonomous, clinical specialist physiotherapist. To work with the advanced practitioner physiotherapist to develop and deliver a high quality clinical service throughout BCUHB. Leading by example; provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of locations.

4. To develop competencies for frontline clinical staff within the section in order to assess; clinically reason and effectively treat routine cases and identify those with complex needs where support may be required. Support staff to develop skills to identify potential serious pathology in patients referred for physiotherapy.

5. To provide an ongoing rolling training programme and support package to develop appropriate knowledge and skills in the workforce within the specialism and rotational staff base.

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

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: - Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable: - Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

Essential: - Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable: - Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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

Other

Desirable: - Ability to speak Welsh; - Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty