Job summary
We are looking for a talented and organised Lead Clinical Therapist. The successful candidate will have significant proven post-graduate clinical and leadership competencies in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or Speech and Language Therapy. You will also have excellent organisational skills and an ability to problem solve multiple issues within a fast-paced custodial context.
You must have a degree or recognised equivalent qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy, Master Level qualification (for example, Advanced Clinical Practice) and active HCPC professional registration.
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
You will be responsible for:
Managing a small team which comprises Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and a Physiotherapist.
Planning, leading and developing clinical services across all three Therapies as well as providing training and clinical advice to staff from other disciplines as a specialist in your field of practice.
Ensuring the team provides a high standard of specialist assessment and appropriate treatment to service users, some of whom will have highly complex care needs
Ensuring that all Therapies are provided using evidence based principles, current best practice, advanced specialist skills and clinical reasoning.
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.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBSand prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
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.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBSand prison vetting clearances.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy
- Active HCPC professional registration
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in the relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience in the NHS
- Extensive experience in relevant clinical fields
- Experience of management of people/resources
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech and Language Therapy
- Active HCPC professional registration
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in the relevant specialist area
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience in the NHS
- Extensive experience in relevant clinical fields
- Experience of management of people/resources
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).
