Main area: PhysiotherapyGrade Band: 4Contract: PermanentHours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 8:30 - 16:30, with participation in weekend Orthopaedic rota)Job ref: 050-ACS007-0125Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health BoardEmployer type: NHSSite: Deeside Community HospitalTown: DeesideSalary: £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rataSalary period: YearlyClosing: 19/01/2025 23:59Technical Instructor PhysiotherapyIf 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.Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.Job overviewThis is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor in the Musculoskeletal Outpatients Team at Deeside Community Hospital.We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients and work both independently and as part of a team.Relevant evidence of experience in rehabilitation is desired.
You would carry your own caseload of patients with supervision and support from qualified therapists.
Additionally, you would be involved in the organisation and leading of rehabilitation classes, with support from qualified therapists.You will also have experience of handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation, implementing exercise and rehabilitation programmes.
You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients.Main duties of the jobTo assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of patients in collaboration with carers, support workers, health staff and agencies.Under the direction and guidance of the qualified physiotherapist, to manage and be responsible for their own clinical caseload of clients, following therapeutic programmes in order to improve their physical abilities and to minimise disabilities.To work independently using own initiative, within level of competence.To participate on an Orthopaedic weekend rota based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital rehabilitating post-operative patients.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou 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 specificationQualificationsKnowledgeKnowledge of complex conditionsBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiologyPrevious experience at Technical Instructor III level in PhysiotherapyPrevious NHS experienceSkillsBasic clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapyAbility to work independently within clinical areaAbility to be self-motivatedGood verbal and written skillsExperience working with assistantsAbility to lead and motivate others within the teamWelsh speakingTo work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name: Frances HughesJob title: Clinical Specialist PhysiotherapistEmail address: (emailprotected)
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