Job overview
Are you an experienced and ambitious Podiatrist keen to develop your career at Band 7 level?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to join the East Area Podiatry and Orthotics Service within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This unique role offers a varied caseload across specialist foot ulcer services and musculoskeletal podiatry.
You will be part of our established multidisciplinary diabetic foot team, managing patients with complex ulceration, infection, Charcot neuroarthropathy and other high-risk foot conditions. You will also assess and treat musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions, supporting the development of our MSK service.
Working closely with vascular, orthopaedic, diabetes and orthotic colleagues, you will contribute to specialist clinics, provide expert clinical input, support service development and help develop staff and students.
We are looking for a clinician with excellent assessment and clinical reasoning skills, experience of managing complex cases and a commitment to delivering patient-centred care. Support and development opportunities will be available for candidates with the potential to excel at Band 7 level.
North Wales offers an exceptional quality of life. Join us and help shape the future of podiatry services across North Wales.
Main duties of the job
To be part of a highly motivated team, having at least five years NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, delivering highly specialist seamless podiatric care to individuals and groups; supporting management of complex cases and promoting empowerment of individuals to self manage their conditions.
To provide inpatient podiatry provision to patients with foot problems; to clinically support the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of best practice, acting as a source of expertise. You will be expected to demonstrate specialist knowledge and a high level of personal skill and be responsible for the training, supervision and performance assessment of staff. You will need a sound theoretical knowledge base and be able to demonstrate evidence-based practice.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our team is welcoming and deeply engaged in diabetic foot ulcer and vascular multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and clinics. We prioritise professional growth and are committed to delivering exceptional care, consistently working to the full scope of our roles.
This position presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to shape a new and dynamic role in Podiatry, while promoting best practices and ensuring high-quality care for our patients.
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
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the personal qualities and professional competencies required of all managers and leaders in line with local competence frameworks as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR.
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Shortlisting
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- HCPC
- Experience across a range of Podiatry specialties
- Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
Desirable
- Completion of diabetic foot module
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This advert is for Specialist Podiatrist with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 7 Podiatrist role. The advertised salary is £50,129 - £57,365 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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