Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Oncology

NHS; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking an Oncology Clinical Specialist to provide expert physiotherapy services in the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre. The role includes assessing and treating complex patient cases and leading training for clinical staff. Enthusiastic candidates with a relevant physiotherapy background and a commitment to ongoing training are encouraged to apply. This permanent part-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.
• Ability to travel and work flexibly based on service needs.
• Prepared to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments and treatment of patients with complex presentations.
• Work autonomously to develop a high-quality clinical service.
• Provide ongoing training and support to frontline clinical staff.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Complex patient management

Training and development

Education

Relevant physiotherapy qualification

Willingness to undertake further masters level training

Job description

Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Oncology Clinical Specialist in the North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre in Glan Clwyd Hospital.

The Post holder will be required to: Work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to work within a team to deliver a clinical specialist service to patients. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and development of practice in the specialist area of Oncology medicine within physiotherapy and will work closely with the MDT within the NWCTC as well as with the Physiotherapy Service.

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 a large established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Job details

Details Date posted: 03 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Reference number: 050-AHP257-1225

Job locations: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Person Specification

Qualifications – Essential

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

Qualifications – 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

Experience – Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Skills & Knowledge – Essential

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

Skills & Knowledge – Desirable

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other – Essential

• Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
• Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable

Other – Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/