Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, experienced and capable Chartered Physiotherapist with a flexible approach to undertake the role of Physiotherapist Specialist practitioner working in Primary Care. The vacant post is within Denbighshire cluster areas.
The post holder will be expected to work as an autonomous clinical specialist practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to be first contact physiotherapist working within primary care.
Support and appropriate training will be available to the successful candidate. The post holder will work closely with GP's, ANP's and other clinical staff within the GP surgeries along with the CMATS's staff within the Central IHC of Betsi Cadwaladr University health Board.
The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway to Band 8A as a clinical advanced practitioner. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.
This is an opportunity to work in an established and supportive team in a beautiful part of the UK.
Main duties of the job
Provide First Contact Physiotherapy Assessments and treatment of MSK patients.
Onward referral of patients to appropriate services and for appropriate investigations.
Develop opportunities for practice which extends the scope of traditional physiotherapy
Training and support of physiotherapists and support staff to deliver high quality, evidence based service provision
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Advanced Clinical Practice at Specialist level
- Demonstrable Professional leadership
- Demonstrable advanced communication skills
Professional Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working at a senior clinical level
- Demonstrable experience of professional teaching
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of lecturing
- Experience of research activities
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / Grad Dip Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Obtained/ working towards MSc in appropriate subject
Desirable
- Member of relevant Special Interest Group
- Qualification in Management/ leadership
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This advert is for Physiotherapist Specialist Practitioner - Primary Care with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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