Podiatry Specialist

This post is for a part time, permanent Band 6 Podiatry Specialist.

The post holder will work within one of the specialist areas within the department with a designated case load. This specifically means the Msk and Vascular/ Diabetic high-risk foot. Engaging in assessment and appropriate diagnostics as a specialist practitioner within this arena.

There is a requirement to undertake and assess musculoskeletal podiatry, supporting the lower limb msk needs of the patient through assessment and treatment modalities. These may include orthotics, physical therapies, acupuncture, Surgical Appliances and knowledge of the Orthopaedic processes and supporting staff in the CMATS and ESP initiatives. A requirement to work within the appliance lab is expected.

To efficiently function as part of a network of Podiatry practitioners to ensure effective and appropriate patient care, gaining guidance from other practitioners from a variety of specialties as necessary.

To contribute to the maintenance, planning, development and evaluation of the Hywel Dda Podiatry service, including audit and research.

To participate in CPD and other development issues with other podiatry staff members including students and assistants.

Collaborate in the negotiation of new working practices and roles in Podiatric and Surgical Appliance services.

To ensure a high-quality service by complying with College of Podiatrists rules of professional conduct and standards of good practice as well as observing Health Board and department standards and guidelines.

Be the specialist for own particular caseload providing a flexible approach to work that may include working in a variety of clinical settings, including clinical rotation within specialist clinics, community hospitals, GP Practices, and domiciliary environment based on caseload and waiting list demands.

To practice as an autonomous practitioner with a complex patient caseload to plan, modify and carry out assessment and intervention and refer to other disciplines as necessary. The practitioner is totally independent and is expected to manage a variety of conditions. For example, with a condition like Gout the ability to organize a blood test, interpret the results, liaise with the relevant medical staff for the appropriate medications and be aware of a differential diagnosis would be expected. Similar packages of care would be expected to be developed for all podiatry conditions.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
**Seven community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 12/12/22