Podiatry & Orthotics Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a motivated individual for a Podiatry support role. This position involves assisting in diabetic foot ulcer clinics, supporting inpatient care, and working as an orthotic technician to manufacture insoles. Candidates should excel both independently and as a team player. The role also includes delivering high-quality clinical care and assisting with junior healthcare workers’ induction. A competitive salary of £25,313 to £26,999 per annum, pro rata, is offered.

Qualifications

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
• Motivated individual who excels independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diabetic foot ulcer clinics within Ysbyty Glan Clwyd.
• Support podiatry inpatient care.
• Work as an orthotic technician manufacturing insoles.

Skills

Good team work

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a forward-thinking and collaborative Podiatry and Orthotic team serving Conwy and Denbighshire. Comprehensive training will be provided for this dynamic support role, which offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

• Assisting in the diabetic foot ulcer clinics both within Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and satellite clinics.
• Supporting podiatry inpatient care.
• Working as an orthotic technician to manufacture insoles from the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl.

We are seeking a motivated individual who excels both independently and as a team player.

For further details please email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the podiatry team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.

The post holder will assist registered practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.

The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan.

The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare workers and apprenticeships.

The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

• Good team work

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.

Central IHC Head of Podiatry & Orthotics

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum, pro rata