Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Physiotherapist Deeside Community Hospital

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic Physiotherapist looking to develop your clinical expertise across inpatient and outpatient settings? We are seeking a committed Band 6 Physiotherapist (0.6 WTE) to join the Physiotherapy team at Deeside Community Hospital.

This varied role offers experience in inpatient ward-based rehabilitation and our neuro outpatient service. You will work closely with the Community Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and the Neuro Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, benefiting from their advanced expertise to support your development, enhance your clinical reasoning, and strengthen the quality of rehabilitation across the service.

As part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality, person-centred rehabilitation that promotes independence, functional improvement, and meaningful recovery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to consolidate Band 6 competencies while developing specialist skills in neuro rehabilitation and complex inpatient care.

We are looking for someone who:o Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to evidence-based practice.o Has experience or a strong interest in neuro rehabilitation and inpatient care.o Enjoys delivering holistic, patient-centred care within a collaborative MDT.o Is organised, proactive, and confident managing a mixed caseload.o Is enthusiastic about continuous professional development and service improvement.

Main duties of the job

To carry out Physiotherapy assessments and devise individualised therapeutic treatments plans. Work closely with the MDT to support complex discharge plans out of hospital.

Within this position there is a good support, both clinically and managerially from a Team leader, Clinical Specialist and Advanced Practitioner.

To ensure a high standard of care for Patients, linking in closely with families or carers, multi-agency teams and other disciplines involved.

To communicate with patients, carers, agencies and other disciplines in an appropriate manner, often with sensitive information, diagnoses or outcomes.

To supervise, teach and appraise peers, physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, students and other members of the multidisciplinary or multiagency teams.

To train and supervise service users, families or carers and staff from other disciplines or agencies to carry out programmes of care devised by the therapist.

To deputise and support the Clinical Team Leader as required in the daily management of the designated team.

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.

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AHP066-0426

Job locations

Deeside Community Hospital

Deeside

CH5 1XS


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

Qualifications

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Experience

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

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Desirable

  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Deeside Community Hospital

Deeside

CH5 1XS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Deeside Community Hospital

Deeside

CH5 1XS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Physiotherapy

Caroline Benson

caroline.benson@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

08 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-AHP066-0426

Job locations

Deeside Community Hospital

Deeside

CH5 1XS


Supporting documents

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