Job Overview We have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist with a keen interest in developing their wound care knowledge and skills as part of highly skilled and experiences foot ulcer team within the East area of BCUHB. The post will primarily be within wound care but will also be working independently in both community and acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care. The successful candidate will be fully supported by a team of highly skilled and experiences wound care podiatrists and work withing joint vascular team clinics and other MDT elements. We also fully support post grad training and qualifications linked to the role. Full time, but will consider part time if required. 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: MSK Podiatry 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. Working for our organisation 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. Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria Evidence of commitment to personal development. Desirable criteria Evidence of work towards updating skills and abilities in Specialist Interest in Podiatry. Ability to speak Welsh. Experience Essential criteria Ability to work successfully within both podiatry and multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable criteria Knowledge of current NHS policies, organisational structures and service pressures. Qualifications And/or Knowledge Essential criteria Degree or equivalent in Podiatry Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist. Desirable criteria Postgraduate training or equivalent level