Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a Physiotherapist to join the Acute Stroke Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, North Wales. The role focuses on early assessment and rehabilitation after stroke, working closely with an MDT to optimise recovery and discharge planning.

The post offers opportunities to develop specialist stroke skills, contribute to service development, and supervise junior staff and students within a supportive, forward‑thinking team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments and devise tailored treatment plans with the MDT.
• Enjoy strong clinical and managerial support from a Team Leader, Clinical Specialist and Consultant Therapist.
• Ensure a high standard of care for patients, liaising with families and multi‑agency teams.
• Communicate with patients, carers and other disciplines, handling sensitive information.

Skills

Physiotherapy

Stroke rehab

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Acute Stroke Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist knowledge and skills in stroke rehabilitation while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

As a key member of the team, you will provide assessment and treatment to patients in the acute phase following stroke, helping to maximise recovery from the earliest stages of their rehabilitation journey. You will work closely with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses and medical colleagues to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and support safe and timely discharge planning.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of complex and rewarding clinical presentations, alongside opportunities to contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and the ongoing evolution of stroke services. You will also play an important role in supporting and developing junior staff and physiotherapy students.

Whether you are looking to further develop your specialist stroke skills or take the next step in your career, this post provides an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to patient outcomes while being part of a dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking team. We are committed to supporting professional development and helping our staff reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out Physiotherapy assessments and devise individualised therapeutic treatments plans. Work closely with the MDT to support patients following a stroke.
• Within this position there is a good support, both clinically and managerially from a Team Leader, Clinical Specialist and Consultant Therapist.
• To ensure a high standard of care for patients, linking in closely with families or carers, multi-agency teams and other disciplines involved.
• To communicate with patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes.
• To supervise, teach and appraise peers, physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, students and other members of the multidisciplinary or multiagency teams.
• To train and supervise service users, families or carers and staff from other disciplines or agencies to carry out programmes of care devised by the therapist.
• 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.