Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Wales-based Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is seeking an enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the Acute Stroke Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. You will assess and treat patients in the acute phase following stroke, collaborating with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, nurses and doctors to maximise recovery and support safe discharge planning.

This role offers opportunities to develop specialist stroke skills, contribute to service

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• UK professional registration is required to work in the NHS

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments and devise individualised treatment plans for stroke patients.
• Collaborate with the MDT to support patients following a stroke and ensure timely discharge planning.
• Supervise, teach and appraise peers, students and other staff within the team.
• Assist in service development, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing evolution of stroke services.
• Support and develop junior staff and physiotherapy students as part of daily practice.

Job description

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

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

Experience

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

Skills

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

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.