Job summaryWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 7 Clinical Specialist to join the Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service within the East Integrated Health Community of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred rehabilitation for people recovering from stroke as they transition from hospital to home. The post holder will provide specialist assessment, treatment and clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary ESD team, supporting patients with complex rehabilitation needs and enabling safe, effective discharge from inpatient care.
Working across acute and community pathways, you will promote seamless rehabilitation, help reduce hospital length of stay and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. The role also offers opportunities to work closely with the SSIR service, strengthening integrated rehabilitation approaches and supporting innovative, patient-focused care pathways.
As a senior clinician, you will contribute to service development, quality improvement and the supervision of staff and students. You will support high standards of clinical practice, drive evidence-based care and build strong partnerships with health and social care colleagues across the system.
This role is ideal for a proactive, innovative practitioner with a passion for stroke rehabilitation, integrated working and delivering high-quality care closer to home.
Main duties of the job- Deliver specialist stroke assessment and rehabilitation as part of the Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service.
- Manage a complex caseload, supporting patients to transition safely from hospital to home.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary, acute, community and social care teams to provide seamless stroke rehabilitation.
- Provide clinical leadership, advice and specialist expertise within the ESD and SSIR services.
- Support patients and carers to maximise independence, recovery and self-management.
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit and implementation of evidence-based practice.
- Supervise, mentor and support staff and students, promoting high standards of clinical care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure practice meets professional, governance and stroke service standards.
- Develop effective partnerships across health and social care to enhance integrated rehabilitation pathways.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and help shape innovative community stroke rehabilitation services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usIf 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.
DetailsDate posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-AHP153-0826
Job locations: IHC East (Wrexham/Flintshire), Deeside Community Hospital, Deeside, CH5 1XS, United Kingdom
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
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Employer detailsEmployer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: IHC East (Wrexham/Flintshire), Deeside Community Hospital, Deeside, CH5 1XS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Deputy Head of Service, Caroline Benson, Carline.Benson@wales.nhs.uk, 03000848091
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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
