# Specialist Podiatrist

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

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Location:** Glan Clwyd Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Podiatrist
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £50129.00 to £57365.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15T11:08:14.957Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8351733
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8351733?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Band 7 Podiatrist to join our dynamic team, working across both our specialist Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) Clinic and our vascular ward. In this pivotal role, you’ll work closely with our Lead Podiatrist on inpatient care, while contributing your expertise to our twice-daily multidisciplinary DFU clinics.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and elevate inpatient podiatry services, driving best practice and delivering outstanding care to a high-risk patient group. While our Lead Podiatrist also works across the emergency care quadrant, this role will focus on inpatient and DFU clinic work, helping to further enhance our service.

Alongside a supportive, welcoming team, you’ll enjoy an exceptional quality of life in beautiful North Wales—from sweeping mountain views and stunning coastlines to endless walking trails, all just a short hop from the vibrant city of Chester.

Join us and make a real impact—professionally and personally.

### 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.

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

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.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

## 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

## Documents

- [jdps english (docx, 115.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677180)
- [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 111.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677181)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10677206)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [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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