Job Description

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.

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.
Details
Date posted
24 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
050-AHP180-0725
Job locations
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Sarn Lane
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
Job description
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. Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualification
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development eg up to date, relevant CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate special interest group
• Management/Leadership Training
• CSP member
• Extended scope skills

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in clinical specialty
• Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
• Evidence of teaching within post
• Proven multidisciplinary working
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Experience of lecturing externally
• Involvement in research
• Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism

Skills
Essential

• Advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
• Able to critique research papers and implement relevant findings. Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex in
• Demonstrate professional independence
• Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Desirable

• Demonstrable presentation skills
• Audit/ Research skills
• Management/ Leadership skills
• Delivery of extended scope practice

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
• Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Broad knowledge of health legislation

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling tasks in line with Health Board Policies
• Able to sustain moderate to high level physical effort throughout the working day
• Able to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
• Able to work flexibly and independently
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other
Essential

• Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department
• Meet the travelling requirements of the post

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy
• HCPC registered
• Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualification
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development eg up to date, relevant CPD portfolio

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate special interest group
• Management/Leadership Training
• CSP member
• Extended scope skills

Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in clinical specialty
• Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty
• Evidence of teaching within post
• Proven multidisciplinary working
• Experience of audit

Desirable

• Experience of lecturing externally
• Involvement in research
• Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism

Skills
Essential

• Advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
• Able to critique research papers and implement relevant findings. Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex in
• Demonstrate professional independence
• Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders

Desirable

• Demonstrable presentation skills
• Audit/ Research skills
• Management/ Leadership skills
• Delivery of extended scope practice

Knowledge
Essential

• Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty
• Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area
• Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice
• Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment
• Broad knowledge of health legislation

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Able to undertake manual handling tasks in line with Health Board Policies
• Able to sustain moderate to high level physical effort throughout the working day
• Able to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team
• Able to work flexibly and independently
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other
Essential

• Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department
• Meet the travelling requirements of the post

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking