MSK specialist Podiatrist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a passionate Podiatrist with expertise in musculoskeletal care. This role offers the chance to work independently and lead a team in delivering specialist podiatric services. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to both community and acute care settings, supporting the growth and development of the MSK Podiatry team.

Qualifications

• Registered with HPC.
• Experience managing complex Podiatry cases.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Working independently in community and acute settings.
• Mentoring junior members of the team.
• Supporting development of MSK Podiatry service.

Skills

Musculoskeletal knowledge

Team Leadership

Mentorship

Education

BSc/Grad Dip in relevant therapy

Postgraduate level study in a relevant discipline

Job description

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Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Podiatrist with excellent musculoskeletal/biomechanics knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will have a predominantly MSK-focused caseload, working within community Podiatry CMATS, with Orthotists, and opportunities within Orthopaedics.

We actively support relevant development, both financially and with time release.

Main duties of the job

• Working with complex foot and ankle MSK Podiatry cases within the Podiatry department, CMATS team, and with orthopaedics.
• Assisting the head of service with operational and strategic development of the MSK Podiatry service.
• Mentoring and developing junior members of the MSK team.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or are looking for a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a supportive environment. As the largest health organisation in Wales, it provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and receive support aligned with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer”.

Please check your email regularly. Successful applicants will receive correspondence via the email registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You can find the full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The role involves working independently in community and acute settings, delivering specialist podiatric care, supporting management of complex cases, and promoting self-management of conditions.

You will be the Team Leader for specialist musculoskeletal Podiatry, supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of best practices. You will demonstrate specialist knowledge and be responsible for training, supervision, and performance assessment of staff, with a sound theoretical knowledge base and evidence-based practice.

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• BSc/Grad Dip in relevant therapy
• Registered with HPC
• Postgraduate level study in a relevant discipline

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care