Job summary
We are looking for a Service Lead Podiatrist – Ceredigion/Clinical Governance Lead to lead the delivery of all aspects of Clinical Governance across the Health Board for Podiatry and ensure procedures support clinical practice, audit and research on a 3‑county basis. The successful applicant will also hold managerial responsibility for the Podiatry/Orthotics service within Ceredigion, deputising for the Head of Podiatry on all matters relating to this geographical area.
Main duties of the job
* Be responsible for service planning and development within podiatry in Ceredigion and the overall planning for clinical governance within the 3 counties Health Board wide.
* Practice as an autonomous clinician within the vascular/diabetic fields, independently managing a highly complex and specialist caseload.
* Ensure service development is grounded in robust evidence, challenging outdated or non‑evidence‑based practices, critically appraising information and translating findings into current clinical practice.
* Undertake advanced assessment and treatment interventions that may include independent prescribing, injection therapy, interpretation of radiology, haematology and biochemical investigations.
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 18.05.2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* HCPC Registered Podiatrist/Orthotist
* Master’s Level Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
* Demonstrate advanced, autonomous practice in podiatry/orthotics, such as diagnostic imaging investigation, injection therapy, independent prescribing
Desirable Qualifications
* Certificate in Health Education or Promotion
* MSc modules in podiatric/orthotic medicine in a specialist area
* Member of the Royal College of Podiatrists or BAPO
Experience
* Experience of effectively communicating very sensitive, highly complex condition related information to patients, relatives and staff members
* Extensive portfolio and evidence of continued professional development in practice/speciality, leadership, education and service development, including links to recent and significant relevant clinical practice at an advanced practice level
* Expert knowledge of multidisciplinary teamwork within orthotics area
* Evidence of advanced decision‑making skills that reflect a patient focus
* Evidence of proactive involvement in supervising and developing members of a multidisciplinary team
* Proven track record of successful service development
* Demonstrate a history of presentations and personal research
* Evidence of leading change in practice
Desirable Experience
* Experience of service development across professional boundaries
* Teaching and educational assessment experience
Other
* Ability to travel across the Health Board area in a timely manner
Desirable Other
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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