Physiotherapy Technical Instructor (Resp and Pulmonary Rehab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a physiotherapy technical instructor.

This post is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital working a 50:50 split with the respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation teams. You will work along side qualified physiotherapists and also have your own designated case load where you will deliver and progress therapeutic treatment programmes. Working with the respiratory team involves working with medical inpatients at Glan Clwyd Hospital and when working with the pulmonary rehab team you will assist in delivering the pulmonary rehabilitation programmes within the community.

There is a requirement for the successful applicant to be able to work afternoons to assist in the delivery of the pulmonary rehabilitation programme.

At times there may be a requirement to support other physiotherapy teams on the Glan Clwyd site.

Previous experience working as a physiotherapy technical instructor would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

• To 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.

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.