Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Neurological physiotherapist to join our multi-disciplinary Neurology team as a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be working alongside our current Band 8a Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist in Neurology and their established team to help coordinate and deliver evidence based Neuro-rehabilitation within the outpatient and community setting.
The role will involve developing the service in line with National Guidelines, participating in research, providing training and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team.
The post will work in collaboration with the Band 7 Clinical Specialist Neuro physiotherapists in Centre and West to develop the wider Neuro service in North Wales.
This is a role for an enthusiastic, motivated physio who has experience in Neuro and wishes to develop their career further.
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.
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 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
education
Essential
- oBSc/ Grad Dip in relevant therapy
- oHPC registered
- oObtained or working towards MSc/ MSc modules or equivalent level of knowledge
- oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development within the field of neurology
Desirable
- oExtended scope skills i.e. diploma / MSc module in injection skills, non-medical independent prescribing etc.
- oMembership of appropriate special interest groups
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtended experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist/ Specialist/ Extended Scope Practitioner in the field of Neurology
- oExtensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to speciality
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area.
- oExpert clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in Primary Care
- oExperience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality and to wider audience
- oExperience of isolated working
- oKnowledge of clinical governance.
Other
Essential
- oFlexible to meet service needs, adaptive and creative
- oAble to meet the travelling requirements of the post.
Desirable
- oClear vision of role/ commitment to speciality and department
- oWelsh speaker
Person Specification
education
Essential
- oBSc/ Grad Dip in relevant therapy
- oHPC registered
- oObtained or working towards MSc/ MSc modules or equivalent level of knowledge
- oAble to demonstrate continuing professional development within the field of neurology
Desirable
- oExtended scope skills i.e. diploma / MSc module in injection skills, non-medical independent prescribing etc.
- oMembership of appropriate special interest groups
Knowledge
Essential
- oExtended experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist/ Specialist/ Extended Scope Practitioner in the field of Neurology
- oExtensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to speciality
- oEvidence of recent study in relevant clinical area.
- oExpert clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- oExperience of working in Primary Care
- oExperience of delivering clinical education in area of speciality and to wider audience
- oExperience of isolated working
- oKnowledge of clinical governance.
Other
Essential
- oFlexible to meet service needs, adaptive and creative
- oAble to meet the travelling requirements of the post.
Desirable
- oClear vision of role/ commitment to speciality and department
- oWelsh speaker
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
