Senior Podiatrist

Job Overview

Band 6 Podiatrist opportunity in East Area BCUHB

Join our established North East Wales service. Perfect for experienced practitioners ready to develop their specialist expertise and enhanced clinical responsibilities.

Specialist Development:

• Advanced MSK Podiatry - expert assessment/treatment in expanding speciality.
• High-Risk Diabetic Foot Leadership - MDT at Wrexham Maelor.
• Advanced Nail Surgery - independent minor surgical practice.
• Complex Case Management - challenging assessments/treatment planning.
• Mentorship Role - support Band 5's and students.
  
  

Enhanced Responsibilities:

• Clinical leadership in specialist areas.
• Service development initiatives.
• Protocol development.
• Clear Band 6→7 progression pathway.
  
  

We also offer:

• Proven internal promotions to Band 7 positions.
• MDT working with Vascular/Orthopaedic / Endocrinology specialists.
• Modern facilities, latest equipment.
• Supportive career-focused management.
• Beautiful North Wales, excellent work-life balance.
• External course funding/CPD.
• Tailored clinical supervision.
• Leadership development.
  
  

Join our forward-thinking team where Band 6 practitioners gain genuine specialist expertise with clear senior role progression. Deliver exceptional care while advancing your podiatry career.

Main duties of the job

• You will work as an autonomous practitioner, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of all service users in your care.
• To make appropriate judgements on and be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care of your patient caseload. These will predominately be service users with complex medical and clinical needs including:
• MSK Podiatry
• Diabetes
• Chronic neuropathy
• Chronic disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Vascular insufficiency
• Wound management/tissue viability
• Terminally ill service users
• Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, the majority of which will be in isolation, without the support of podiatry colleagues, working as a single handed practitioner. Supervision will be largely self driven through attendance at departmental briefings and supervision meetings and through seeking the advice of peers.
  
  

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

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

Person specification

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of commitment to personal development.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of work towards updating skills and abilities in Specialist Interest in Podiatry.
• Ability to speak Welsh.
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Ability to work successfully within both podiatry and multi-disciplinary teams.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of current NHS policies, organisational structures and service pressures.
  
  

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
• Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Postgraduate training or equivalent level