Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 15 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Applications are welcomed from both new and existing Band 5 Physiotherapists.

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Band 5 Physiotherapist within the Orthopaedic Team based in Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor. 

This role will be for 15 months and support the INITIATE hip fracture research project

The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway to Band 8A as a clinical advanced practitioner. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.

This is an opportunity to work in large established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK.

Main duties of the job

To assess and treat patients from a designated caseload, some may have complex physical and psychological problems.

To provide a diagnosis and plan and deliver an individualised treatment programme.

To hold responsibility for own caseload working with out direct supervision.

To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.

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

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.