In-Patient Coordinator Advanced Podiatrist

Temple B'nai Abraham; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-patient Podiatry post at a leading healthcare provider. This role involves delivering high-quality care for patients with acute foot conditions, acting as an expert resource, and providing education to colleagues. The successful candidate will work autonomously, integrating various services and promoting best practices in foot care. Join a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes in the community, while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and professional development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration and evidence of postgraduate training are essential.
• Experience in managing complex foot disease and producing educational material.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and treatment for limb-threatening foot conditions.
• Act as an independent resource and advisor for limb management.
• Facilitate educational seminars and integrate assessment tools.

Skills

HCPC registration

Complex foot disease management

Education and training

Limb management advisory

Education

Masters level or equivalent postgraduate training

Job description

Job Summary

Main area: Podiatry
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 22 months (fixed term or secondment until 31st March 2027 due to funding)
Hours: Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 08:45-16:55, with 40 min unpaid lunch break)
Job ref: 110-AHP052-0525
Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Prince Charles Hospital
Town: Merthyr
Salary: £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing date: 15/05/2025 23:59

Employer Heading

Band 7

We provide healthcare services to people living in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough areas, serving a population of around 450,000. We are situated between Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons. Our vision is to care for our communities by preventing ill-health, promoting better health, providing excellent services, and reducing inpatient care through strengthened home, primary, and community care. We value diversity and welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg is a Living Wage Employer. Please check your email regularly for correspondence. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English.

There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflecting the living wage of £12.60/hour (£24,638/year), until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new In-patient Podiatry post at Prince Charles Hospital. The post involves working as part of a dedicated In-patient Foot Service, providing high-quality care, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with acute and limb-threatening foot conditions.

The post holder will work independently as an expert resource, advising on limb-threatening conditions, providing education and support to colleagues, and promoting educational seminars. They will also facilitate the integration of the inpatient foot risk assessment tool.

This is a fixed-term/secondment position until 31st March 2027. Applicants seeking secondment must obtain permission from their current line manager. Welsh language skills are desirable; applications in Welsh or English are accepted.

Main Duties

• Work within the In-patient Foot Service, providing expert assessment and treatment for patients with limb-threatening foot conditions.
• Act as an independent resource and advisor for limb management in hospital settings.
• Provide education and training to colleagues and promote the inpatient foot risk assessment tool.
• Set measures and collect data to demonstrate Value-Based Healthcare benefits and patient outcomes.
• Work autonomously, acting as a link between secondary, outpatient, and community services, including community podiatrists.
• Participate in educational seminars and research activities related to the area.

Working for Our Organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health services to approximately 450,000 residents across three boroughs. We adhere to our core values: listening, learning, improving; respecting everyone; and working as one team. Around 80% of our 15,000 staff live locally, reflecting our commitment to the community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: HCPC registration; evidence of Masters level or equivalent postgraduate training relevant to the post.
• Desirable: Independent Prescriber or working towards; HCPC annotation for prescribing and supply of P.O.M.s.

Experience

• Essential: Experience in managing complex foot disease; producing advice and educational material.
• Desirable: Experience in footwear and appliance evaluation.

Non-UK/ROI candidates require sponsorship via a Health and Care visa or other routes. Self-assessment of sponsorship likelihood is recommended. Application costs are lower for those eligible for the Health and Care visa, which also exempts the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Welsh language skills are desirable.