Rheumatology Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist B6-7 Development post
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SOC 2221 (100% match) is an eligible occupation, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2221 Physiotherapists Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
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About the role
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinical Specialist within East area of BCUHB.
The role is an integral part of the Rheumatology multidisciplinary team supporting staff working within rheumatology clinics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy departments in the Wrexham and Flintshire area, providing clinical leadership to the service.
We will consider applicants with less experience to start as Band 6 in a development post to become Band 7 once competencies are met.
It will involve teaching, training and supervision of staff, representing the service in Clinical Network Groups (CNGs) and contributing to the development of clinical pathways by providing clinical expertise. The post holder will hold a complex caseload and support other staff with the management of complex patient presentations.
The post holder will work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to work within a team to deliver a clinical specialist service to patients referred to rheumatology and MSK physiotherapy services.
The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to take on the role of Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinical Specialist within East area of BCUHB.
The role is an integral part of the Rheumatology multidisciplinary team supporting staff working within rheumatology clinics and musculoskeletal physiotherapy departments in the Wrexham and Flintshire area, providing clinical leadership to the service.
We will consider applicants with less experience to start as Band 6 in a development post to become Band 7 once competencies are met.
It will involve teaching, training and supervision of staff, representing the service in Clinical Network Groups (CNGs) and contributing to the development of clinical pathways by providing clinical expertise. The post holder will hold a complex caseload and support other staff with the management of complex patient presentations.
The post holder will work as an autonomous, extended scope practitioner, with an extended scope of physiotherapy practice to work within a team to deliver a clinical specialist service to patients referred to rheumatology and MSK physiotherapy services.
The physiotherapy service in BCUHB offers a whole career pathway. Service improvement and development is encouraged and all staff have access to regular supervision and training.
Main duties of the job
- To take a clinical lead role in the assessment and treatment of patients where the caseload will comprise of mainly patients with complex presentations.
- To attend weekly Rheumatology MDT meetings, providing clinical input from a physiotherapy perspective.
- To work as an autonomous, clinical specialist physiotherapist. To work with the advanced practitioner physiotherapist to develop and deliver a high quality clinical service throughout BCUHB. Leading by example; provide a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients in a variety of locations.
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Working for our organisation
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.
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.
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- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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Essential criteria
- Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
- Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty
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Where this offer sits in the market
Physiotherapists (SOC 2221) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~55k in sampleSOC 2221
- Middle half £34,684–50,024
- Median £41,548
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