Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies & Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-AHP066-0426
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Deeside Community Hospital
- Town
- Deeside
- Salary
- £40,559 - £48,841 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist Deeside Community Hospital
Band 6
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
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:
• Demonstrates strong clinical reasoning and a commitment to evidence‑based practice.
• Has experience or a strong interest in neuro rehabilitation and inpatient care.
• Enjoys delivering holistic, patient‑centred care within a collaborative MDT.
• Is organised, proactive, and confident managing a mixed caseload.
• 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable criteria
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Benson
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Physiotherapy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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