Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a permanent Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist to work in Llandudno General Hospital. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, carrying out assessments, and providing high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and be able to work in a supportive team environment. Applications are welcome in Welsh or English.

Benefits

Access to mentorship and training

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for career advancement

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatment programmes.
• Experience in supervising and teaching colleagues and students.
• Desirable ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and treatments for specialized cases.
• Ensure high standards of care for each patient.
• Supervise and appraise peers and students.

Skills

Supervising junior staff

Physiotherapy assessments and treatments

Communication with patients and families

Training and supervising others

Job description

Overview

This vacancy is for a permanent contract, Band 6 musculoskeletal physiotherapist working in Llandudno General Hospital physiotherapy department. 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 specialist 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.

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

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.

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.