Physiotherapist - Bank

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is looking for a Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist to provide physiotherapy assessments and treatments with a focus on individualised care for patients. The role involves developing therapeutic programs and working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. Applicants are encouraged to speak Welsh, and the organization promotes equality and diversity along with family-friendly benefits. Work hours will vary according to service needs, providing flexible opportunities within a supportive framework.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Commitment to diversity and equality

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Strong communication skills with patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supervising and teaching healthcare peers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Develop individualised therapeutic treatment programmes.
• Supervise and teach peers and students.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessments

Communication skills

Supervision and teaching

Welsh language skills

Job description

Overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, offers a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services to a population of around 700,000. Join our team and obtain the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and "Proud to Lead" competence framework.

Position Overview

Bank Band 6 Physiotherapist based in BCUHB Central IHC. Hours will vary according to service needs. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatments; develop individualised therapeutic treatment programmes for a specialised caseload in the relevant clinical area, including patients with physical and psychological problems and varying levels of complexity.
• Ensure a high standard of care for each patient, working with patients, families or carers, multi‑agency teams and other disciplines involved.
• Communicate with patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often handling sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes.
• Supervise, teach and appraise peers, physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, students and other members of the multidisciplinary or multi‑agency teams.
• Train and supervise patients, families or carers and staff from other disciplines or agencies to carry out programmes of care devised by the therapist.
• Deputise for and support the Clinical Team Leader as required in the daily management of the designated team.

Additional Information

Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email address 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.

Organisational Commitment

BCUHB is committed to promoting equality and diversity and is proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme, offering family‑friendly benefits such as work‑life balance policies.