Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Band 4 Physiotherapy Technical Instructor post with the Orthopedic Physiotherapy Team working at the new orthopaedic hub at Llandudno General Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual who has the skills and ability to engage well with their patients and work both independently and as part of a team.
Relevant evidence of experience in rehabilitation is desired. You would carry your own caseload of patients with supervision and support from qualified therapists.
You will also have experience of using highly skilled handling techniques to facilitate patient movement, and/or rehabilitation, implementing exercise and rehabilitation programmes. You will work with others in the team in the treatment of patients.
This role involves working some extended hours till 6pm and will also involve working weekends (likely to be 2 out of 4 weekends). There may be a service need for the successful applicant to work at Glan Clwyd hospital on the orthopaedic wards to meet service demands.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the qualified physiotherapist in the overall physiotherapy management of patients in collaboration with carers, support workers, health staff and agencies.
- Under the direction and guidance of the qualified physiotherapist, to manage and be responsible for their own clinical caseload of clients, following therapeutic programmes in order to improve their physical abilities and to minimise disabilities.
- To work independently using own initiative, within level of competence.
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
- Basic clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy
- Ability to work independently within clinical area
- Ability to be self-motivated
- Good verbal and written skills
Desirable
- Experience working with assistants
- Ability to lead and motivate others within the team
- Welsh speaking
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of complex conditions
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Technical Instructor III level in Physiotherapy
- Previous NHS experience -orthopaedics
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III/BTEC
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This advert is for Technical Instructor Physiotherapy - Orthopedics with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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