Swansea Bay University Health Board have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Podiatrist to join our innovative and friendly team of Podiatrists and Orthotists. The role will enable you to use and develop your existing podiatric diagnostic and management skills in the provision of excellent patient care.

The role may include a combination of routine podiatry assessment and management, nail surgery, new patient triage and musculoskeletal podiatry. We are keen to hear from Podiatrists who have a clear interest in musculoskeletal Podiatry.

Podiatric services are delivered across the whole of the Swansea Bay Health Board, however the role will largely be based in Swansea at Central Clinic and Singleton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The autonomous assessment, development of treatment plans and signposting as appropriate of a wide range of Podiatry patients with both routine and complex health problems.

Effectively managing a Podiatry clinical caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric interventions in community settings and other setting as required.

Support positive behavioural changes through activation to empower self- management

Use of evidence based, client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric interventions in the hospital and community setting.

Single handed, autonomous assessment, diagnosis and development of care and treatment plans for low and high risk of crisis patients in primary and community care settings.

Involvement in research and local clinical audit to measure and monitor in relation to intervention evaluation.

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

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex religion or belief race age sexual orientation gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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.

The autonomous assessment, development of treatment plans and signposting as appropriate of a wide range of Podiatry patients with both routine and complex health problems.

Effectively managing a Podiatry clinical caseload of clients with complex needs using evidence based client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric interventions in community settings and other setting as required.

Support positive behavioural changes through activation to empower self- management

Use of evidence based, client centred principals to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric interventions in the hospital and community setting.

Single handed, autonomous assessment, diagnosis and development of care and treatment plans for low and high risk of crisis patients in primary and community care settings.

Involvement in research and local clinical audit to measure and monitor in relation to intervention evaluation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hons) Podiatry or equivalent
• HCPC registered
• LA Certificate
• Evidence of current relevant CPD

Desirable

• Supplementary or Independent Prescriber
• Post Grad Qualifications
• Registered on Masters programme

Experience

Essential

• Post Grad employment as B5 or B6 Podiatrist

Desirable

• Supervision of junior staff
• Delivering training

Abilities

Essential

• Literacy skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel to undertake role

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Central Clinic, Swansea

Swansea

SA1 5AT

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

130-AHP134-0824