Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to work as a B4 Assistant within the Musculoskeletal Team (Physiotherapy Service) in Ysbyty Gwynedd. This  role is designed to embrace and support the delivery of musculoskeletal services and routine and enhanced recovery arthroplasty services.

A qualification in strength and conditioning, or evidence of delivery of group exercise classes would be advantageous.

The post is fully integrated into the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy team and will help to ensure the delivery of a high standard physiotherapy at all stages of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. It will help promote early therapeutic intervention and demonstrate a significant role in ensuring the delivery of classes and follow-up interventions.

In addition, the post will have a role in providing training, teaching and support for other Physiotherapy Assistants, student Physiotherapists and the wider Multi-disciplinary team. The post-holder will work closely with the Clinical Specialists in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Services to ensure continuity of services and safe and effective patient experiences. There will also be a need to undertake audit and patient satisfaction activities.

Main duties of the job

To work independently under the direction of a physiotherapist to support an efficient day-to-day running of the physiotherapy service by providing highly skilled support work. To contribute to the general running of the physiotherapy service.

To work under direction of a physiotherapist but in an unsupervised capacity to assist in the overall clinical and administrative management of patients.

To deliver routine physiotherapeutic treatment programmes independently and progress treatments within guidelines and protocols. To be accountable for these tasks.

To participate in training of self and others to update and assist in service changes within designated area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.