# Senior Band 6 Podiatrist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Archived / closed
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Town:** Bangor
- **Region:** North Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Podiatrist
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-30T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-16T13:22:05.093Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Wrexham/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Podiatrist/Podiatrist-v8055948
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055948?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Band 6 Podiatrist opportunity in East Area BCUHB

Join our established North East Wales service. Perfect for experienced practitioners ready to develop their specialist expertise and enhanced clinical responsibilities.

Specialist Development:

- Advanced MSK Podiatry - expert assessment/treatment in expanding speciality.
- High-Risk Diabetic Foot -  MDT / Joint vascular at Wrexham Maelor.
- Nail Surgery - independent minor surgical practice.
- Complex Case Management - challenging assessments/treatment planning.
- Mentorship Role - support Band 5's and students.

Enhanced Responsibilities:

- Clinical leadership in specialist areas.
- Service development initiatives.
- Protocol development skills
- Clear Band 6→7 progression pathway.

We also offer:

- Proven internal promotions to Band 7 positions.
- MDT working with Vascular/Orthopaedic / Endocrinology  specialists.
- Modern facilities, latest equipment.
- Supportive career-focused management.
- Beautiful North Wales, excellent work-life balance.
- External course funding/CPD.
- Tailored clinical supervision.
- Leadership development.

Join our forward-thinking team where Band 6 practitioners gain genuine specialist expertise with clear senior role progression. Deliver exceptional care while advancing your podiatry career.

### Main duties of the job

- You will work as an autonomous practitioner, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of all service users in your care.

- To make appropriate judgements on and be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care of your patient caseload. These will predominately be service users with complex medical and clinical needs including:

- MSK Podiatry
- Diabetes
- Chronic neuropathy
- Chronic disease
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Vascular insufficiency
- Wound management/tissue viability
- Terminally ill service users

- Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, the majority of which will be in isolation, without the support of podiatry colleagues, working as a single handed practitioner. Supervision will be largely self driven through attendance at departmental briefings and supervision meetings and through seeking the advice of peers.

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

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

## Job Details

Band 6 Podiatrist opportunity in East Area BCUHB

Join our established North East Wales service. Perfect for experienced practitioners ready to develop their specialist expertise and enhanced clinical responsibilities.

Specialist Development:

Advanced MSK Podiatry - expert assessment/treatment in expanding speciality.

High-Risk Diabetic Foot - MDT / Joint vascular at Wrexham Maelor.

Nail Surgery - independent minor surgical practice.

Complex Case Management - challenging assessments/treatment planning.

Mentorship Role - support Band 5's and students.

Enhanced Responsibilities:

Clinical leadership in specialist areas.

Service development initiatives.

Protocol development skills

Clear Band 6→7 progression pathway.

We also offer:

Proven internal promotions to Band 7 positions.

MDT working with Vascular/Orthopaedic / Endocrinology specialists.

Modern facilities, latest equipment.

Supportive career-focused management.

Beautiful North Wales, excellent work-life balance.

External course funding/CPD.

Tailored clinical supervision.

Leadership development.

Join our forward-thinking team where Band 6 practitioners gain genuine specialist expertise with clear senior role progression. Deliver exceptional care while advancing your podiatry career.

## Job Description

You will work as an autonomous practitioner, being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of all service users in your care.

To make appropriate judgements on and be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care of your patient caseload. These will predominately be service users with complex medical and clinical needs including:

MSK Podiatry

Diabetes

Chronic neuropathy

Chronic disease

Rheumatoid arthritis

Vascular insufficiency

Wound management/tissue viability

Terminally ill service users

Care will be provided in a range of primary and secondary care settings, the majority of which will be in isolation, without the support of podiatry colleagues, working as a single handed practitioner. Supervision will be largely self driven through attendance at departmental briefings and supervision meetings and through seeking the advice of peers.

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

## Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Ability to work successfully within both podiatry and multi-disciplinary teams.

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of current NHS policies, organisational structures and service pressures.

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Evidence of commitment to personal development.

**Desirable**

- Evidence of work towards updating skills and abilities in Specialist Interest in Podiatry.
- Ability to speak Welsh.

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist.

**Desirable**

- Postgraduate training or equivalent level

## Documents

- [bilingual jd (pdf, 464.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345794)
- [bilingual ps (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345795)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [oh functional requirement form (docx, 103.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10345796)
- [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)

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