Technical Instructor Physiotherapy - Acute Medical

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS) is recruiting a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor for the Acute Medical Physiotherapy Team at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan. The role carries a 37.5-hour week with options for full-time, part-time or job share.

The post involves supporting a qualified physiotherapist, carrying your own caseload, and applying highly skilled handling techniques and rehab programmes.

Qualifications

• Rehabilitation experience is required or desirable in a therapy setting.
• Ability to carry own caseload with supervision and support.
• Experience with skilled handling techniques to facilitate movement and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the qualified physiotherapist in managing patients' physiotherapy plans.
• Manage your own clinical caseload under supervision and follow therapeutic programmes.
• Work independently within your competence and communicate with the team.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Caseload management

Handling techniques

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Technical Instructor Physiotherapy - Acute Medical

Band 4

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Job share

37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-ACS794-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Town Bodelwyddan Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum (pro rata if part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

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.

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor post with the Acute Medical Physiotherapy Team working at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients and work both independently and as part of a team.

Relevant evidence of experience in rehabilitation is desired. You would carry your own caseload of patients with supervision and support from qualified therapists.

You will also have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation, implementing exercise and rehabilitation programmes. You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients.

To apply you should have a NVQ level 3 or equivalent plus relevant experience working in a therapy department in a physical health care setting.

Main duties of the job

To assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of patients in collaboration with carers, support workers, health staff and agencies.

Under the direction and guidance of the qualified physiotherapist, to manage and be responsible for their own clinical caseload of clients, following therapeutic programmes in order to improve their physical abilities and to minimise disabilities.

To work independently using own initiative, within level of competence.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

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

Experience

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

Aptitude and Abilities

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

Values

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

Other

• Meets all essential criteria

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

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.