Job overview

This post is fixed term / secondment until 09.04.2027 due to the meets of the service.

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.    

This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking physiotherapist interested in developing their paediatric and community adult learning disability skills and supporting young people through transition from paediatric to adult services.

You will work in a supportive environment to acquire and develop knowledge and skills related to treating children and young people with disabilities in the community/school environment and supporting their transition into adult services.

A willingness and desire to learn is essential for this post. You will be supported in this by senior members of the team/clinical specialist. You would also be supported to attend external training.

The postholder will mainly hold a Wrexham caseload but may be requested to support colleagues across into Flintshire as required.

Main duties of the job

With support from senior colleagues you would manage your own caseload, in the community – predominantly a Wrexham caseload covering schools, homes, day centres and sport centres but may also be required to provide cover some community work in Flintshire.

As part of this role you will work for one day per week on supporting children and young people up to the age of 25 year who have a learning disability during their transition to the Community Adult Learning Disability team.

You would be expected to contribute to the supervision of support staff and students. You will also contribute and participate as a member of the wider multidisciplinary/joint agency teams supporting children and young people with disabilities.

As part of the role you will be expected to participate in 7 day working where indicated and respiratory on-call.  Training will be available if required.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.