Specialist Podiatrist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) seeks a Band 7 Podiatrist to join our team, delivering inpatient podiatry and specialist diabetic foot ulcer clinic care across DFU and vascular wards. The role collaborates with the Lead Podiatrist to drive best practice and high-quality patient outcomes.

The post supports staff training, fosters multidisciplinary collaboration, and requires NHS post-registration experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatry or MSc.
• HCPC registration is mandatory.
• Experience across podiatry specialties and settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and management capability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly specialist podiatric care in inpatient, DFU clinic and vascular settings.
• Supervise staff, train teams, and contribute to service development.
• Promote evidence-based practice and manage complex cases.
• Support Welsh/English language communication as appropriate.

Skills

Podiatry degree

HCPC registration

Podiatry experience

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Job description

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Podiatrist to join our dynamic team, working across both our specialist Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Clinic and our vascular ward. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with our Lead Podiatrist on inpatient care, while contributing your expertise to our twice-daily multidisciplinary DFU clinics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and elevate inpatient podiatry services, driving best practice and delivering outstanding care to a high-risk patient group. While our Lead Podiatrist also works across the emergency care quadrant, this role will focus on inpatient and DFU clinic work, helping to further enhance our service.

Alongside a supportive, welcoming team, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life in beautiful North Wales--from sweeping mountain views and stunning coastlines to endless walking trails, all just a short hop from the vibrant city of Chester.

Join us and make a real impact--professionally and personally.

Main duties of the job

To be part of a highly motivated team, having at least five years NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, delivering highly specialist seamless podiatric care to individuals and groups; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their conditions.

To provide inpatient podiatry provision to patients with foot problems; to clinically support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice, acting as a source of expertise. You will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and a high level of personal skill and be responsible for the training, supervision and performance assessment of staff. You will need a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.

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.

Details

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 050-AHP186-1026

Job locations: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Our team is welcoming and deeply engaged in diabetic foot ulcer and vascular multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and clinics. We prioritise professional growth and are committed to delivering exceptional care, consistently working to the full scope of our roles.

This position presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape a new and dynamic role in Podiatry, while promoting best practices and ensuring high-quality care for our patients.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or.

Person Specification

Shortlisting

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
• HCPC
• Experience across a range of Podiatry specialties
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Completion of diabetic foot module

Aptitude

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Rhuddlan Road, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Area Head of Podiatry and Orthotics, Joanne Roberts, [e-mail], 03000855978

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