Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent full time position within the community paediatric physiotherapy service. The post is suitable for a physiotherapist who has completed their band 5 rotations and is interested in working with this specialism

You will work in a supportive environment to acquire and develop knowledge and skills related to treating children and young people with disabilities in the community/school environment.

A willingness and desire to learn is essential for this post. You will be supported in this by senior members of the team/clinical specialist.

Main duties of the job
You will be expected to take an active role in the assessment and treatment of children and young adults living in Wrexham and Flintshire with support from senior colleagues. You will be expected to manage your own community caseload in a variety of community settings (including nurseries, schools and patient's homes).

You would be expected to contribute to the supervision of support staff and students within the department. You will also contribute and participate as a member of the wider multidisciplinary/joint agency teams supporting children and young people with disabilities.

As part of the role, you will be expected to participate in 7 day working where indicated and respiratory on-call. Training will be available if required.

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

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: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £40,559 to £48,841 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-AHP198-1026
Location: Wrexham Child Health Centre, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TX, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of CPD in Physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
• Postgraduate training courses

Desirable

• Membership of appropriate professional post-graduate training body
• Relevant Special/Clinical interest group membership
• Clinical educators course
• Bronze IQT

Experience
Essential

• Significant Post Registration Experience
• Evidence of core rotations
• Experience of working in an NHS environment as physiotherapist and MDT/ multi-agency working where relevant

Desirable

• Experience of contribution to CNG or working parties.
• Experience in the relevant speciality

Skills
Essential

• Excellent clinical reasoning skills in physiotherapy
• Ability to work autonomously within clinical area
• Effective communication skills
• Able to lead and participate in team working and training
• Able to be self-motivated
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
• Good presentation skills
• Proven organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
• Able to lead and motivate others within the team
• Physically fit and able to manually handle loads, including therapeutic handling, throughout most of the day
• Competency in report writing
• Ability to comprehend and work in accordance with the health board's Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies, in order to meet the differing needs of patients
• Knowledge and skills of risk assessment
• Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice
• Able to run courses-internal/external
• Good teaching and supervisory skills
• Ability to create presentations
• Research skills
• Coaching skills
• PDR training

Desirable

• Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence-based practice
• Able to run courses-internal/external
• Good teaching and supervisory skills
• Ability to create presentations
• Research skills
• Coaching skills
• PDR training

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge of complex conditions
• Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology underlying complex pathology
• Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Good understanding of the need to collect statistics and experience of their use
• Broad understanding of BCU policies and procedures
• Disability awareness.

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Physically fit to comply with the health board's Manual Handling Guidelines
• Able to work at intense levels of concentration during most of the working day
• Able to meet the 7 day job planning and delivery requirements of the post
• Able to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Able to meet the travel 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
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Contact
Team Leader Paediatric/Adult LD Physio (East), Adam Martin, adam.martin@wales.nhs.uk, 03000848299

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