Highly Specialist Podiatrist - Tissue Viability and Diabetes

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Job Overview

Do you have a passion for working in Limb at Risk Podiatry?

Are you interested in Podiatry led research relating to limb at risk?

Would you like to work as part of a specialist vascular and diabetes MDT within the community?

ABUHB is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with highly specialised skills in the field of Tissue Viability, Diabetes and Vascular to join our advanced team.

Managing a complex and highly specialist clinical caseload of diabetic and high risk patients using evidence-based client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric tissue viability interventions in hospital and community settings, aimed at the prevention of amputation, management of foot and leg ulceration and maintenance of tissue integrity.

Single handed, autonomous assessment, diagnosis and development of care programmes for high-risk diabetic and high risk non-diabetic patients.

The lead member role within the diabetes multidisciplinary team reporting to the Clinical Lead for Acute Podiatry Services.

Supervision and training of podiatrists, podiatry assistants and student podiatrists in this specialist field, including mentoring through community based Rapid Access; High Risk and Tissue Viability clinics and clinics in the Acute setting.

Main duties of the job

Clinically competent to give highly specialist advice, treatment, and podiatry interventions to support behavioural change and reduce foot ulceration and amputation in all age groups with complex healthcare needs, across primary and secondary care.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification (BSc Podiatry, HCPC Registration)

Desirable criteria

• Independent Prescribing

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Highly specialist clinical experience

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of relevant clinical policy and guidelines