Job summary
To be part of a highly motivated team, having at least five years NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, delivering highly specialist seamless podiatric care to individuals and groups; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their conditions.
- To participate in joint assessment and multidisciplinary work; working with other podiatry staff, and staff from other disciplines. To liaise appropriately with consultants, doctors, advanced clinical practitioners and other specialists.
Main duties of the job
To be Team Leader for generic and specialist high risk podiatry provision; to clinically support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice, acting as a source of expertise. You will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and a high level of personal skill and be responsible for the training, supervision and performance assessment of staff. You will need a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
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
- To manage a highly complex and specialist caseload independently as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the podiatry process in an effective and efficient manner, through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales; being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentations change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.
- To act as clinical lead for podiatry in relation to an area of expertise for the service (biomechanical assessment/gait analysis or diabetic foot risk) and take a lead role in the development and implementation of policy, guidelines, protocol, pathways, standards and services (local and national) both within the service and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team in the Health Board.
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
- To manage a highly complex and specialist caseload independently as an autonomous practitioner, with responsibility for implementing the podiatry process in an effective and efficient manner, through planning, prioritising and carrying out clinical activities within effective timescales; being adaptable as patients circumstances and clinical presentations change; demonstrating effective caseload and time management skills.
- To act as clinical lead for podiatry in relation to an area of expertise for the service (biomechanical assessment/gait analysis or diabetic foot risk) and take a lead role in the development and implementation of policy, guidelines, protocol, pathways, standards and services (local and national) both within the service and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team in the Health Board.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Experience across the range of Podiatry specialisms
- Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Completion of diabetic foot module
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.
Desirable
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- HCPC registration
- Experience across the range of Podiatry specialisms
- Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Completion of diabetic foot module
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.
Desirable
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
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).
