Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke
Job summary
Are you a highly motivated and experienced Stroke Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge or to progress into a Band 7 post?

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, motivated and forward-thinking physiotherapist to join our Acute Stroke Team at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.

Working as part of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team, you will provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients following acute stroke, using advanced clinical reasoning to optimise recovery and rehabilitation outcomes.

As a clinical specialist, you will play key role in providing clinic leadership, supporting and developing colleagues, promoting excellence in patient care and contributing to service improvement.

Please note that this is a 7 day working post.

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

Main duties of the job

• Development and delivery of high quality service within own Physiotherapy sub specialism across BCUHB.
• Assessment and management of complex patients.
• 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.
• Governance arrangements within the sub-specialty area.

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: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year, per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: 050-AHP208-1126
Closing date: 22 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Degree / Graduate Diploma in relevant Therapy; HCPC registered; Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualification; Able to demonstrate continuing professional development eg up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
• Desirable: Membership of appropriate special interest group; Management/Leadership Training; CSP member; Extended scope skills

Experience

• Essential: Extensive experience working as a Senior Physiotherapist in clinical specialty; Experience of delivering clinical education in area of specialty; Evidence of teaching within post; Proven multidisciplinary working; Experience of audit
• Desirable: Experience of lecturing externally; Involvement in research; Competency in extended scope practice in the specialism

Skills

• Essential: Advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level; Able to critique research papers and implement relevant findings. Able to give clear, concise written and verbal reports; Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information; Demonstrate professional independence; Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
• Desirable: Demonstrable presentation skills; Audit/ Research skills; Management/ Leadership skills; Delivery of extended scope practice

Knowledge

• Essential: Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in relationship to specialty; Evidence of recent study in relevant clinical area; Understanding of professional ethics and their application in practice; Demonstrate understanding & involvement of clinical governance and risk assessment; Broad knowledge of health legislation

Personal Qualities

• Essential: Able to undertake manual handling tasks in line with Health Board Policies; Able to sustain moderate to high level physical effort throughout the working day; Able to cope with a busy working environment, with periods of interruption throughout the working day; Excellent time management and organisational skills; Ability to prioritise own workload and that of the team; Able to work flexibly and independently; Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance

Other

• Essential: Clear vision of role/ commitment to specialty and department; Meet the travelling requirements of the post
• Desirable: Welsh Speaking

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Acute Physiotherapy Team Leader, Katrina McLaren, katrina.mclaren@wales.nhs.uk, 07825244565

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