About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced and ambitious Podiatrist keen to develop your career at Band 7 level?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to join the East Area Podiatry and Orthotics Service within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This unique role offers a varied caseload across specialist foot ulcer services and musculoskeletal podiatry.
You will be part of our established multidisciplinary diabetic foot team, managing patients with complex ulceration, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and other high-risk foot conditions. You will also assess and treat musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions, supporting the development of our MSK service.
Working closely with vascular, orthopaedic, diabetes and orthotic colleagues, you will contribute to specialist clinics, provide expert clinical input, support service development and help develop staff and students.
We are looking for a clinician with excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills, experience of managing complex cases and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care. Support and development opportunities will be available for candidates with the potential to excel at Band 7 level.
North Wales offers an exceptional quality of life. Join us and help shape the future of podiatry services across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team, having at least five years NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, delivering highly specialist seamless podiatric care to individuals and groups; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their conditions.
To provide inpatient podiatry provision to patients with foot problems; to clinically support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice, acting as a source of expertise. You will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and a high level of personal skill and be responsible for the training, supervision and performance assessment of staff. You will need a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our team is welcoming and deeply engaged in diabetic foot ulcer and vascular multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and clinics. We prioritise professional growth and are committed to delivering exceptional care, consistently working to the full scope of our roles.
This position presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape a new and dynamic role in Podiatry, while promoting best practices and ensuring high-quality care for our patients.
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
Shortlisting Essential
Degree or equivalent in Podiatry HCPC Experience across a range of Podiatry specialties Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
Desirable
Completion of diabetic foot module
Aptitude Essential
Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
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 Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd rd
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)