Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist for a fixed-term role in Holywell and Denbigh. You will oversee junior staff while developing treatment programs for patients with diverse needs. The position promotes service improvement and offers a pathway to advanced practitioner roles. Applications are welcomed from Welsh and English speakers, with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in physiotherapy for caseload with physical and psychological problems.
• Ability to supervise and teach junior staff and students.
• Strong communication skills for sensitive information and diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Ensure high standards of care for each patient.
• Supervise and appraise peers and other team members.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multi-agency teams.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessments

Patient communication

Supervision and teaching

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Job description

Overview

This vacancy is for a fixed term contract until mid September 2026 for a Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist working at Holywell and Denbigh physiotherapy departments. You will have responsibility for supervising junior members of staff and students on placement.

You will join a large supportive innovative team and work alongside clinical specialists and CMATS physiotherapists.

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, mentorship and training. This job involves 7 day working. Part time, job share considered.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. To ensure a high standard of care for each patient working with patients, families or carers, multi-agency teams and disciplines involved.
3. To communicate with these patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes.
4. To supervise, teach and appraise peers, physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, students and other members of the multidisciplinary or multiagency teams.
5. 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.
6. To deputise and support the Clinical Team Leader as required in the daily management of the designated team.

Other information

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

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.