Job summary
The Podiatry/ Orthotics Service within the Health Board is looking for enthusiastic Podiatrists. There is also a strong emphasis on completing our Band 5 rotation scheme working in MSK and Diabetic clinics maintaining your own caseload within this specialist area.
Hywel Dda has a strong emphasis on developing staff. We have 5 independent Prescribers, 5 Ultrasonograhers, fully developed POMs implementation, CMATs and Vascular service, and staff working in MIU.
Main duties of the job
To work at band 5 level predominantly within the high risk and MSK clinics supporting higher grade staff in the diagnosis and treatment of lower limb pathologies.
Applications from registered Podiatrists as well as final year students are welcomed.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to interpret the signs and symptoms of systemic disorders as they manifest in the lower limb and foot with particular reference to diabetes, vascular, rheumatoid arthritis and other arthropathies.
Podiatrists should be able to assess for cardiovascular and dermatological disorders, and be able to identify infections, neurological, developmental and malignant disorders.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 03/04/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Able to interpret the signs and symptoms of systemic disorders as they manifest in the lower limb and foot with particular reference to diabetes, vascular, rheumatoid arthritis and other arthropathies.
Podiatrists should be able to assess for cardiovascular and dermatological disorders, and be able to identify infections, neurological, developmental and malignant disorders.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 03/04/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Assurance of professional knowledge as evidenced by 1st degree level qualification or equivalent
- Competent to apply local anaesthesia techniques as Certified under the medicines Act 1968
- Registered with HPCP
- Evidence of attendance on relevant core continuous professional development courses
Desirable
- Member of Society of Podiatrists
Experience
Essential
- Managing a caseload which would include any foot or foot related condition and having the experience to be able to know when to refer on to the highly specialist clinic. For example this would include recognising peripheral vascular disease, leading to tissue necrosis and gangrene or being able to recognise clinical infection and recommend the correct course of action including antibiotics or further investigations
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Inter-professional Team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision
- Supervision of staff
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices
- Experience of service development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Assurance of professional knowledge as evidenced by 1st degree level qualification or equivalent
- Competent to apply local anaesthesia techniques as Certified under the medicines Act 1968
- Registered with HPCP
- Evidence of attendance on relevant core continuous professional development courses
Desirable
- Member of Society of Podiatrists
Experience
Essential
- Managing a caseload which would include any foot or foot related condition and having the experience to be able to know when to refer on to the highly specialist clinic. For example this would include recognising peripheral vascular disease, leading to tissue necrosis and gangrene or being able to recognise clinical infection and recommend the correct course of action including antibiotics or further investigations
- Evidence of autonomous practice
- Inter-professional Team working
- Direct involvement with carers and families
- Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of student supervision
- Supervision of staff
- Negotiation of multidisciplinary working practices
- Experience of service development
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
Language Skills
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
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).
