Diabetes / Podiatry Footcare Practitioner (Annex 21)
We are appointing Foot Health Practitioners to work in within the Podiatry and Diabetes service. We have vacancies across the 3 counties, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Pembrokeshire.
As a foot health practitioner, you will be working in conjunction with Podiatry, Nursing, Medical and other members of the Multidisciplinary team within the Diabetic Foot Service. The role will be mainly to carry out diabetic foot checks, carrying out observations including bloods, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
These are permanent, part time roles, working in the Diabetes Foot Care departments.
The post holder will be expected to complete a focused in house trainingprogramme along with the Agored Cymru (level 4) qualification which will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to underpin the scope of practice required for this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of diabetic foot assessments for patients across the integrated foot care pathway and administrative duties, as part of the integrated Diabetic Service in Hywel Dda University Health Board. They will also work closely with the Diabetic Specialist Nurses.
The post holder will undertake a job plan of work agreed between the Diabetes & Vascular Podiatry Service Lead and Lead Diabetes Nurse, providing a support service to inpatients, outpatients and will help develop wider diabetic foot services for the Diabetes department. They will be competent to work without direct supervision within an agreed framework whilst also being part of a supportive Multidisciplinaryteam and will receive regular supervision and support.
The role will:o Ensure that patients/clients receive safe, individualised and effective assessment of the diabetic foot by following care plans and sign posting to the relevant members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team;o Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;o Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with the Health Board values;
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 4 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 4 role, are encouraged to apply and, ifsuccessful, will need to attain the qualification within 36 months and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules.
This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 65% first year, 70% second year and 75% in the third year.) Following successful passing of the Level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification the post holder will then be paid at Band 4 (minimum point on the scale).
Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 4 role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.
The developing and rapidly changing nature of the organisation will require the post holder to have a flexible approach to the needs to the service. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
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 minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 16.07.25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent clinical experience and a commitment to complete the qualification
* Maintain their personal development
Experience
* Previous experience in a health care role
* Previous work experience within diabetes
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
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.
Service Lead Diabetes / Vascular Podiatry
£26,928 to £29,551 a yearper annum pro rata
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