Deputy Head Podiatry and Orthotics - INTERNAL

Job summary

Please note that we will only accept applications from staff currently employed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

The post holder will possess highly developed organisational expertise in order to plan, allocate, manage and develop a broad range of complex programmes to effect the delivery of podiatry & orthotics services across primary, community, secondary locations and other agencies.

The post-holder will deputise for and assist the Head of Podiatry & Orthotics as the professional head of service to provide leadership to the Aneurin Bevan Health Board Podiatry & Orthotics Team.

The post holder will assist in identifying the strategic direction for services and develop collaborative working with health board planners, external agencies and stakeholders in order to develop, deliver and monitor Podiatry & Orthotic Services throughout the Aneurin Bevan Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Deputise for Head of Podiatry and Orthotics as required

Line Management responsibilities for Principal Podiatrists and Principal Orthotist

Assist the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics with strategic planning

Assist the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics with aspects relating to Quality, Finance and Performance management .

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

This post is fixed term for 12 months due to - meet the needs of the service

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.