This Band 6 position offers an excellent opportunity for a podiatrist to join our Conwy and Denbighshire team. The successful candidate will benefit from the support of our specialist podiatrists and opportunities for professional development. Depending on their interests, the role provides scope to specialise in areas such as nail surgery, biomechanics, and the care of diabetic and vascular foot ulcers.
We are a forward-thinking and welcoming team, making this an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic podiatrist to grow and thrive.
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: 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
Colwyn Bay Hospital
Hesketh Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8AY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-AHP026-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a forward-thinking and welcoming team, making this an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic podiatrist to grow and thrive.
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: 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
Colwyn Bay Hospital
Hesketh Road
Colwyn Bay
LL29 8AY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
050-AHP026-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
