Job summary
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.

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: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year
per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 050-AHP134-0726
Job locations: TBC, TBC, LL15 1PS, United Kingdom

Job description
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
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

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

Skills
Essential

• Evidence of Advanced Clinical Practice at Specialist level
• Demonstrable Professional leadership
• Demonstrable advanced communication skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: TBC, TBC, LL15 1PS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Physiotherapist Primary Care (Central IHC)
Kate Williams
Kate.Williams2@wales.nhs.uk