Rotational Physiotherapist

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 6 Physiotherapist based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Flintshire. All core rotations are covered in both acute and community hospital settings - these include, MSK, Acute Medical Team, Neuro, Community T&O and Respiratory. The Band 6's will join a large supportive innovative team. Some rotations offer the opportunity to work in the community hospitals in Wrexham and Flintshire.

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.

This is an opportunity to work in large established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK.

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.

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