High Risk Podiatrist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Newtown; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a podiatrist with a specialist interest in high-risk patients and wound care to join an existing team in Powys. The post offers opportunities to develop specialist knowledge and potentially gain independent prescribing qualification.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day wound care service for diabetic foot complications, supervise junior staff and students, and may travel within Powys.

Qualifications

• Specialist clinical podiatry skills.
• Experience in wound care and diabetic foot complications.
• Ability to supervise junior team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day wound care service for high-risk patients.
• Provide advanced wound care and casting techniques.
• Support development and supervision of staff and learners.

Skills

Specialist podiatry skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexible working

Job description

You will work as part of an existing team of podiatrists in Powys and will have a specialist interest in the management of the high-risk patient and wound care. You will be given opportunities in the longer term to develop their own specialist knowledge, skills and competence. The successful candidate will be supported to gain an independent prescribing qualification if they do not already have one.

You should have proven specialist clinical skills and be keen to take an active part in contributing to ongoing development of our service. You will need to have excellent communication, motivationaland organisational skills, a flexible approach to workto deliver a high standard of care

You will be based in Welshpool or Newtown and you will be responsible for the day to day running of the wound care service providing specialist podiatry services to patients with diabetic foot complications in a busy clinical environment. You will undertake advanced wound care and casting techniques. You will be responsible for the clinical supervision of junior team members, students, and other support staff within the team., There has been considerable investment in PTHB AHP Leadership Team who are forward thinking and innovative embracing current strategy, and this filters down to all staff. Recent developments, to support evolving health care needs resulting from the remote locality of Powys and Covid 19 pandemic, have included rollout of digital records and video consultations so the location of this post is not fixed.

This a full-time post, but applicants who are looking for part time hours or job shares will be considered.

The post will involve some travelling throughout Powys.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.