Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Acute Stroke for a Band 7 permanent post. You will join the Acute Stroke Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, leading specialist assessments and interventions and supporting colleagues in a 7-day service.

The role requires HCPC registration, a relevant therapy degree, and experience at senior level; Welsh language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy and HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate (Masters) qualification or working towards.
• Evidence of CPD portfolio and CSP membership.
• Extended scope skills and leadership training.
• Experience as Senior Physiotherapist in clinical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients following acute stroke.
• Lead clinic and supervise colleagues; develop service.
• Deliver education and training to staff; contribute to governance and service improvement.
• Support 7-day service delivery and on-call requirements.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Clinical reasoning

Excellent communication

Leadership

Extended scope practice

Education

Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy

HCPC registered

Postgraduate/Masters qualification

CPD portfolio

CSP member

Job description

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke

Band 7

Main area Physiotherapy - Stroke Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (to include 7 day working and on-call) Job ref 050-AHP208-1126

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glan Clwyd Hospital Town Bodelwyddan Salary £50,129 - £57,365 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Job overview

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 opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our Acute Stroke Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Working as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, you will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients following acute stroke, using advanced clinical reasoning to optimise recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

As a clinical specialist, you will play key role in providing clinic leadership, supporting and developing colleagues, promoting excellence in patient care and contributing to service improvement.

Please note that this is a 7 day working post.

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

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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
• Membership of appropriate special interest group
• Management/Leadership Training
• CSP member
• Extended scope skills

Experience

• 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
• Experience of lecturing externally
• Involvement in research
• Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism

Skills

• 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
• Management/ Leadership skills
• Delivery of extended scope practice

Knowledge

• 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

• 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

• Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department
• Meet the travelling requirements of the post
• Welsh Speaking

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.