About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Podiatrist/Orthotist with a proven track record in innovation to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of Podiatry/Orthotics Manager in Hywel Dda Health Board.
The successful candidate must have substantial clinical experience in Podiatry service and demonstrable up to date experience of advanced practice in clinical work.
Main duties of the job
Providing professional leadership and management of staff within the department, ensuring that all services are delivered to recognised national and Health Care standards. Assist the Head of Service with the strategic development, modernisation, and innovation of the service and lead its implementation within a variety of settings, working closely with key stakeholders and partners deputise for the Head of Service at both operational and strategic levels within the Health Board and with local partners as required. Work with the Head of Service and other service leads to ensure that all policies, procedures, and financial processes for the service are in line with national standards and are implemented equitably across the service. Manage a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs at an advanced clinical level using evidence-based practice. Lead the clinical governance agenda within the department, promoting clinically effective practice and adherence to HCPC/professionalstandards.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 15/07/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Recognised Podiatric Master's Degree qualification (clinical / management) or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience Registered member of Health and Care Professions Council, Registered member of Royal College of Podiatry and knowledge of professional standards and codes of conduct and their practical application Completion of Management qualification or equivalent evidence of management development e.g. leadership/coaching/mentoring Detailed evidence of highly specialist knowledge within a specific clinical area of Podiatric Advanced Clinical Practice Understanding of financial processes Knowledge and evidence of service development, policy, planning and implementing national and local service policies
Experience Essential
Substantial clinical experience in Podiatry service including experience as a team lead/clinical lead/manager Experience in developing clinical governance strategies for whole team/service Demonstrable up to date experience of advanced practice in clinical work
Desirable
Evidence of research experience or published work Experience in workforce development and skill mix
Other Essential
Ability to travel across the Health Board area in a timely manner Demonstrates understanding of own scope of practice Able to set priorities and meet daily deadlines
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Priory Day Hospital, Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)