We have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist with a keen interest in developing their MSK knowledge and skills to be part of an MSK focused Podiatry team being created within the East area of BCUHB. The main focus will be within MSK with a support from a highly skilled team lead and access to experience within CMATS and orthopaedics. You will also be working independently in both community and acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care.

Although the main opportunities and primary focus of the role will be MSK development there will also be some general Podiatry input required. We are fully committed to supporting post grad training and qualifications where they apply to the role and development within it.

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.

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.

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

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

• Evidence of commitment to personal development.

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• Postgraduate training or equivalent level

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor

Croesnewydd road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD

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050-AHP193-0824