Physiotherapist Specialist Practitioner - Primary Care

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced and capable Chartered Physiotherapist with a flexible approach to undertake the role of Physiotherapist Specialist practitioner working in Primary Care. The vacant post is within Denbighshire cluster areas.

The post holder will be expected to work as an autonomous clinical specialist practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to be first contact physiotherapist working within primary care.

Support and appropriate training will be available to the successful candidate. The post holder will work closely with GP's, ANP's and other clinical staff within the GP surgeries along with the CMATS's staff within the Central IHC of Betsi Cadwaladr University health Board.

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 an established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK.

Main duties of the job

Provide First Contact Physiotherapy Assessments and treatment of MSK patients.

Onward referral of patients to appropriate services and for appropriate investigations.

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

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

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.

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

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• BSc / Grad Dip Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Obtained/ working towards MSc in appropriate subject

Desirable

• Member of relevant Special Interest Group
• Qualification in Management/ leadership

Professional Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working at a senior clinical level
• Demonstrable experience of professional teaching
• Experience of MDT working

Desirable

• Experience of lecturing
• Experience of research activities

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of Advanced Clinical Practice at Specialist level
• Demonstrable Professional leadership
• Demonstrable advanced communication skills