High Risk Podiatrist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Newtown, Welshpool; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a qualified podiatrist. The role involves managing wound care services, supervising staff, and providing specialist care to patients with diabetic foot issues. Applicants should have a degree in podiatry, HCPC registration, and a keen interest in developing clinical skills and competence. This full-time position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for further training

Supportive work environment

Well-being prioritization

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Proven specialist clinical skills in wound care management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist podiatry services for patients with diabetic foot complications.
• Manage daily operations of the wound care service.
• Supervise junior team members and students.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice

Clinical reasoning

Excellent communication

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Podiatry

MSc within relevant specialty

Non-medical prescribing qualification

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.

The goal of the service is to enable patients to make informed choices about how to manage their condition, so that they can stay as well as possible for as long as possible, and reduce their risk of diabetes-related complications. Patients are empowered to self-manage wherever possible.

Main duties of the job

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Diploma/ Degree in Podiatry
• Advanced accredited training at Masters level or equivalent
• Accredited post graduate specialist courses/ training relevant to role
• HCPC registration
• MSc within relevant specialty
• Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area
• Non-medical prescribing / Independent prescribing qualification
• Competency as non-medical referrer
• Member of Royal College of Podiatry

Experience

• Significant postgraduate experience relevant to specialty
• Significant experience managing a complex caseload working within relevant specialty
• Experience in multiagency team working within specialist area
• Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
• Leadership of relevant networks/ practice groups
• Experience in audit and service evaluation
• Experience in research
• Experience in staff development including education
• Experience in supervision
• Experience in presenting to a range of audiences
• Experience in leading a team
• Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
• Experience of post graduate teaching
• Experience of casting
• Experience of requesting diagnostics.
• Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
• Possess excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills to all stakeholders including patients
• Possess effective organisational skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and legible clinical records and statistical information
• Skilled in unpredictable situations
• Ability to lead change
• Ability in coaching, mentoring, supervising and training
• Possesses teaching skills & ability to present to large audiences
• Ability to emotionally adapt and demonstrate empathy and negotiation skills
• Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable
• Ability to maintain high levels of concentration, alertness and awareness in unpredictable environments
• Ability to set priorities and deliver and evaluate performance outcomes
• Ability to reflect on own performance
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Management and leadership skills
• Advanced IM&T skills

Values

• Demonstrate PTHB Values
• Professional confidence and reliable attitude to work
• Adaptive team player with ability to motivate and respectful to others

Other

• Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
• Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
• Flexible Approach to meet the needs of the service
• Membership of appropriate special interest groups
• Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty

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.

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)