Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Podiatrist with a keen interest in developing their MSK knowledge and skills to be part of an MSK focused Podiatry team being created within the East area of BCUHB. The main focus will be within MSK with support from a highly skilled team lead and access to experience within CMATS and orthopaedics. You will also be working independently in both community and acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care. Although the main opportunities and primary focus of the role will be MSK development there will also be some general Podiatry input required. We are fully committed to supporting post grad training and qualifications where they apply to the role and development within it. 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. 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. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-AHP240-1024 Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 Aptitude and Abilities Essential Evidence of commitment to personal development. Desirable Evidence of work towards updating skills and abilities in Specialist Interest in Podiatry. Ability to speak Welsh. Experience Essential Ability to work successfully within both podiatry and multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Knowledge of current NHS policies, organisational structures and service pressures. Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent in Podiatry Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist. Desirable Postgraduate training or equivalent level Person Specification Aptitude and Abilities Essential Evidence of commitment to personal development. Desirable Evidence of work towards updating skills and abilities in Specialist Interest in Podiatry. Ability to speak Welsh. Experience Essential Ability to work successfully within both podiatry and multi-disciplinary teams. Desirable Knowledge of current NHS policies, organisational structures and service pressures. Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent in Podiatry Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist. Desirable Postgraduate training or equivalent level 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)