Specialist Podiatrist – MSK

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

To support the MSK service in the delivery of complex packages of care to patients of ABUHB who present with an extensive range of

musculoskeletal pathologies.

Provide autonomous assessment and development of specialist care plans for a wide range of patients with both routine and diverse and

complex health problems including; MSK pathology, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, neurological problems, circulatory deficits and

immunosuppression, using a range of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

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

Main duties of the job

• Manage a clinical caseload of patients with complex MSK needs using evidence based, patient centred principles. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric interventions in community settings and other setting including secondary care as required.
• Formulate simple and complex orthotic prescriptions and provide accurate manufacture data to the workshop in conjunction with the department time frames and ‘All Wales’ orthotic formulary and where necessary manufacture or adjust orthotic devises against clinical indications.
• Work autonomously to provide expert advice to patients, carers and clinicians. This will involve podiatric assessment and diagnosis, understanding how specific morbidities, co morbidities and pathology present their manifestations within the foot, ankle and lower limb and through thoughtful, robust and prudent care planning, facilitate optimal clinical outcomes.

Working for our organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Band 6 Specialist Musculoskeletal Podiatrist to join our advanced, innovative and dynamic team here in ABUHB.

This role forms an integral part of the Podiatry & Orthotics service and will assist in the delivery of our specialist MSK service across the health board. As a band 6, the successful candidate will be expected to develop to the All Wales MSK competency standard A & B, whilst being supported by the wider experienced MSK team.

This is an excellent opportunity for career progression at an exciting time of diagnostic and therapeutic developments within the service. Invitations for application are welcomed from Podiatrists that have career aspirations in the MSK field.

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

Experience

Essential criteria

• Post graduate NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc (Hons) in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent
• Local Anaesthesia Annotation
• HCPC Registration
• Prescription only medicines Annotation – A & S