Job overview

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Respiratory Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or to progress into a Band 7 post? A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Physiotherapy Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd as the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Acute and Critical Care.

This is a fast-paced post leading a team covering Critical Care, Respiratory Medicine, General Surgery, Vascular and Maxillo-Facial / Head & Neck in-patients.

The position affords the ability for the successful applicant to concentrate their clinical skills in one or more of these areas alongside a significant supervision / teaching role.

You will be supported by static specialist, rotational and assistant staff alongside a well-defined management structure.

The hospital has recently undergone extensive re-modelling and boasts a dedicated In-Patient Therapies Unit for acute rehabilitation and modernised ward spaces.

Please note that this is a 7 day working post.

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

Main duties of the job

• Development and delivery of high quality service within own Physiotherapy sub specialism across BCUHB.
• Assessment and management of complex patients.
• Develop opportunities for practice which extends the scope of traditional Physiotherapy.
• Training and support of Physiotherapists and support staff to deliver high quality, evidence based service provision.
• Governance arrangements within the sub-specialty area.

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.