Podiatrist

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Podiatrist to provide high-quality services to patients. This role involves assessing and delivering individual treatment plans while being part of a collaborative team. Suitable candidates will have a BSC in Podiatric Medicine and strong communication skills. The organization supports professional development and offers a friendly working environment in a rural setting, ensuring a good work-life balance.

Benefits

Named mentor and structured mentoring program

Supportive employer with development pathways

Focus on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical governance agenda.
• Ability to work independently and seek advice.
• Commitment to profession and flexible working approach.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high standard of Podiatric Service to patients.
• Assess, plan, and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
• Supervise podiatry assistants and students.
• Promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Autonomy

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Decision Making under Pressure

Education

BSC (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent

Certificate in Local Anaesthesia

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to provide a highstandard of Podiatric Service to Patients within Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) and promote clinical excellence across the county. The post holder will have a close working relationship with the Specialist Podiatrist and other Community services in the County to promote a seamless patient journey.

We will provide the successful applicant with a named mentor and a structured mentoring program.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to be an autonomous practitioner and have the enthusiasm to progress with support from senior staff in your role as a podiatrist. You will need to demonstrate good communication and organisational skills and work well as part of a team and be expected to take an active part in continuous clinical and service improvement. The post holder will benefit and contribute to a robust supervision model in place which has a strong emphasis on shared learning across services.

You will form part of a team, using evidence based/ patient centred principles to assess, plan and deliver individualised treatment programmes and delegate responsibility as appropriate. You will also supervise podiatry assistants and students, promoting evidence-based practice and supporting decision making. The post holder will need to be a keen team member with a flexible approach to workand have effective communication skills to assist with managing change.

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.

Person Specification

• BSC (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent.
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
• Knowledge of clinical governance agenda.
• Work independently and seek advice as necessary
• Be able to travel across PTHB
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Committed to the profession & have a flexible working approach.
• Professional appearance.
• POM S Entitlement
• Previous NHS experience
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Independent prescriber

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.

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