Physiotherapist (D2RA)

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join its new D2RA unit. This role involves working collaboratively with a dedicated team to provide essential physiotherapy to patients post-hospital discharge. You will have a varied caseload including orthopaedics, neurology, and frailty. With a strong supervision structure and focus on professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about enhancing patient independence before returning home. The role requires HCPC registration and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/multi-agency working where relevant.
• Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
• Ensure a high standard of care for each patient.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other disciplines.
• Supervise and teach peers and students.
• Deputate and support the Clinical Team Leader as required.

Skills

Ability to work autonomously within clinical area

Able to lead and participate in team working and training

Education

BSc / Grad Dip Physiotherapy

HCPC registered

Post grad training courses

Clinical Educators course

Job description

Band 6 Physiotherapist - Croes Atti D2RA Unit

Croes Atti is a brand-new 14-bedded Discharge to Recover and Assess (D2RA) unit, based within a Flintshire Social Services care home in Flint. This innovative service supports individuals who have been discharged from hospital, providing a reablement-focused approach to care and therapy that promotes independence and helps people regain essential skills before returning home.

As the Band 6 Physiotherapist, you'll be part of a well-supported, collaborative team, working alongside Social Services colleagues including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, and Technical Instructors. This is an exciting opportunity to implement a proven D2RA model in a new setting, shaping the service and making a real difference to patient outcomes.

Your clinical caseload will be varied and rewarding, including orthopaedics, neurology, and frailty, and you'll work closely with the wider Flintshire community physiotherapy teams--covering domiciliary, reablement, crisis response, and the established D2RA unit at Marleyfield.

We offer a strong supervision structure, a well-established in-service training programme, and support from Clinical Specialists to help you develop and thrive. There will also be opportunities to contribute to service development and enhance your leadership skills.

Please note: There is an expectation to participate in the 7-day Flintshire CRT rota.

Main duties of the job

• 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.
• To ensure a high standard of care for each patient working with patients, families or carers, multi-agency teams and disciplines involved.
• To communicate with these 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 patients, 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc / Grad Dip Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Post grad training courses
• Clinical Educators course

Experience

• Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant
• Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties.

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously within clinical area
• Able to lead and participate in team working and training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£39,263 to £47,280 a yearper annum pro rata