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Job Specifications

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

This post is fixed term/secondment until 21.6.2026 due to Maternity Cover.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

This is an exciting opportunity for a secondment within the community paediatric physiotherapy service to cover maternity leave until June 2026. The post is suitable for a physiotherapist who has had some experience within the speciality, such as a band 5 rotation.

You will work in a supportive environment to acquire and develop knowledge and skills related to treating children and young people with disabilities in the community/school environment.

A willingness and desire to learn is essential for this post. You will be supported in this by senior members of the team/clinical specialist.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to take an active role in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults living in Denbighshire with support from senior colleagues. You will be expected to manage your own community caseload in a variety of community settings (including nurseries, schools and patient’s homes) and provide service to the children’s wards at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

You would be expected to contribute to the supervision of support staff and students within the department. You will also contribute and participate as a member of the wider multidisciplinary/joint agency teams supporting children and young people with disabilities.

As part of the role, you will be expected to participate in 7 day working where indicated and respiratory on-call. Training will be available if required.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria

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 criteria

Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body
Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership
Clinical educators course
Bronze IQT

Experience

Essential criteria

Significant Post Registration Experience
Evidence of core rotations
Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant

Desirable criteria

Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties.
Experience in the relevant speciality

Skills

Essential criteria

Skills
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
Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice
Able to run courses-internal/external
Good teaching and supervisory ski

About the Company

We are the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of PS1.3 billion and a workforce of over 17,000 staff. Providing primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales. Ni ydy'r sefydliad iechyd mwyaf yng Nghymru. Mae ein cyllideb yn PS1.3 biliwn ac mae gennym ni dros 17,000 o staff. Rydyn ni'n darparu gwasanaethau sylfaenol, cymunedol, iechyd meddwl ac ysbytai aciwt i bobl Gogledd Cymru. Know more