Specialist Podiatrist in ED

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Rhyl
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new specialist podiatrist role working within Glan Clwyd Hospital. The successful candidate will work within the emergency department assisting in developing pathways and standard operating procedures for patients presenting with foot problems/ulceration. The Podiatrist will take a lead in the treatment and care planning for these patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

This specialist role will also work across inpatient care and the diabetic foot ulcer team to assist in the delivery of specialist podiatry treatment, working closely with the vascular and diabetes podiatry teams.

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the development of this new role to facilitate best practice for the care of patients with foot ischaemia/ulceration.

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 be a Lead for inpatient podiatry provision; 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.

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

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 Criteria

  • Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
  • HCPC
  • Experience across a range of Podiatry specialties
  • Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills

Desirable criteria

  • Completion of diabetic foot module

Aptitude

Essential Criteria

  • 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 criteria

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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