Community Podiatrist: Independent Care & Wound Management

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Band 5 Podiatrist to join our supportive team in Port Talbot. This role involves assessing and treating a variety of podiatric conditions in community settings. The ideal candidate will have a BSC in Podiatric Medicine, HCPC Registration, and strong clinical experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development while working alongside a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a broad spectrum of clinical experience.
• Clinical experience gained as part of undergraduate training or post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Autonomous assessment and development of treatment plans for routine and complex health problems.
• Management of clinical caseload using evidence-based practices.
• Support patients in self-management and positive behavioral changes.

Skills

Manual clinical Podiatry treatments

Independent work

Good organizational skills

Clinical reasoning

Collaborative outcome production

Research and audit skills

Education

BSC (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent

Local anaesthesia certificate

HCPC Registration

Prescription only medicines certificate

Job description

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Band 5 Podiatrist to join our supportive team in Port Talbot. This role involves assessing and treating a variety of podiatric conditions in community settings. The ideal candidate will have a BSC in Podiatric Medicine, HCPC Registration, and strong clinical experience. The position offers opportunities for professional development while working alongside a collaborative team focused on delivering high-quality patient care.