An opportunity has arisen for HCPC Registered Podiatrist to work within the Podiatry Department. You will have initiative, take a flexible approach to work and will be confident in the application of evidence based podiatric applications.
You will be joining one of the Community Teams and have the opportunity to work in a variety of clinical and domiciliary settings. Direct and indirect clinical support will be available and the post holder will provide clinical supervision themselves to Podiatry Students and Support clinical staff ensuring delivery of safe and effective evidence based Podiatric Pathways.
We are committed to developing our staff and provide opportunities for experience within specialist areas of practice. We deliver specialist services in Musculoskeletal Podiatry (Adult and Paediatrics), Tissue Viability, Diabetes.
The successful applicant will be based at one of the main Community Health Parks but there will be the expectation of a flexible approach to work which will include working at other sites. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner and travel to different geographical locations to undertake domiciliary visits is essential for this role.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates.
Play an integral part in the delivery of effective evidence based podiatric care to residents in a timely efficient manner. Working as an autonomous practitioner undertaking initial clinical assessment which includes the assimilation of information from a wide range of sources.
Provide care in various health, social care and private settings supporting the patient to remain independent. Manage a mixed caseload of patients with a varied medical history with co-morbidities and varied foot health status that require individualised evidence based treatment plans.
Work as an autonomous practitioner making day to day decisions on a wide range of conditions with reference to line manager or professional colleague as needed. Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers endeavouring to overcome any communication barriers whilst relaying sensitive information and when necessary using persuasive skills.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales' largest employers.
Our Values:
* We listen, learn, and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31-03-2027 to cover an absence. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
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