Job summary
Cardiff and Vale Podiatry Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and adaptable individual who is passionate about providing clinical excellence. This friendly busy department consists of approximately 60 staff and provides services across Cardiff and the Vale from multiple sites including community clinics, hospitals and patients own homes.
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales hosting national and international events, where people are proud of where they live. Cardiff ranks highly for quality of life for cities in Europe, boasting a vibrant and cosmopolitan lifestyle with a growing population.
Main duties of the job
Operate as an autonomous practitioner, in accordance with the Health Care Professions Council and local policy, to maintain and manage clinical caseload including delivery of a range of podiatric interventions. This will include the autonomous assessment, diagnosis, development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs using evidence based patient centred principles.
Support the development and implementation of service innovations within their areas of practice, as well as the development and dissemination of training to the Podiatry Team. Provide expert knowledge and promote clinical excellence adhering to evidence based clinical policies / pathways / clinical records / clinical governance / information systems.
Comply with operational and clinical governance and assurance to ensure safe, efficient and effective care, compatible with professional and national clinical standards within Podiatry. Support the development of and take an active role in the training, supervision and mentoring of their peers, junior staff, Podiatry clinical assistants, HCSW's and undergraduate students. Participate in clinical rotational competency packages. Encourage and support junior staff in their participation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC as a Podiatrist with a BSc in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and the ability to gain appropriate registered qualification for the supply and administration of prescriptions only medicines (POMS) within an agreed timescale.
- Local anesthetic certificate
- Post graduate certificate/diploma or equivalent in relevant clinical area
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate NHS podiatry post graduate experience or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development in specialist fields
- Experience of assessing and treating a range At Risk Patients including , Diabetics, Rheumatology, vascular insufficiency, wound management, terminally ill, mental health problems or learning disabilities
- Experience of treating patients in domiciliary and clinical setting
- Experience in producing chair side orthosis.
- Experience in manufacture of orthotics and prescription writing
- Experience in supervision and delegation
Desirable
- Experience in audit/research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake specialist diagnostic assessments including Gait analysis, for suitability for nail surgery and undertaking lower limb risk classification
- Good interpersonal skills to work well as part of the team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of the general public and health care professionals
Desirable
special knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the podiatry professions clinical processes, procedures and agenda Understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Health and safety, COSSH regulations
- Up to date knowledge of wound healing and dressings relevant to scope of practice
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS policies and strategies relevant to the post
- Academic theories of communication/health promotion/education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and multi-task
- Can work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to cope with a large and unpredictable workload
- Self-confident
- Organised
- Able to make independent reasoned clinical decisions
- Motivated
- Good communicator (including listening and assimilation)
Desirable
- Exploration around personal mastery
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake domiciliary visits as required
- Able to work across Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust as required
- Current driving licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration with HCPC as a Podiatrist with a BSc in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and the ability to gain appropriate registered qualification for the supply and administration of prescriptions only medicines (POMS) within an agreed timescale.
- Local anesthetic certificate
- Post graduate certificate/diploma or equivalent in relevant clinical area
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Post graduate teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate NHS podiatry post graduate experience or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development in specialist fields
- Experience of assessing and treating a range At Risk Patients including , Diabetics, Rheumatology, vascular insufficiency, wound management, terminally ill, mental health problems or learning disabilities
- Experience of treating patients in domiciliary and clinical setting
- Experience in producing chair side orthosis.
- Experience in manufacture of orthotics and prescription writing
- Experience in supervision and delegation
Desirable
- Experience in audit/research
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake specialist diagnostic assessments including Gait analysis, for suitability for nail surgery and undertaking lower limb risk classification
- Good interpersonal skills to work well as part of the team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of the general public and health care professionals
Desirable
special knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the podiatry professions clinical processes, procedures and agenda Understanding of the requirements of Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of Health and safety, COSSH regulations
- Up to date knowledge of wound healing and dressings relevant to scope of practice
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS policies and strategies relevant to the post
- Academic theories of communication/health promotion/education
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly and multi-task
- Can work alone or as part of a team
- Ability to cope with a large and unpredictable workload
- Self-confident
- Organised
- Able to make independent reasoned clinical decisions
- Motivated
- Good communicator (including listening and assimilation)
Desirable
- Exploration around personal mastery
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake domiciliary visits as required
- Able to work across Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust as required
- Current driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
