Podiatrist

at  Hywel Dda University Health Board

The podiatry service is looking for a motivated, enthusiastic practitioner to support our MSK service.
The role is based in the small but very friendly service in West Wales.
Hywel Dda podiatry service has a very successful record in developing and supporting staff into many new and innovative roles and you will be supported in all aspects of your career.
We have a fully comprehensive CMATs service, five ultrasonograher trained podiatrists , MIU service and we undertake all the available interventions available for a modern service.
To work within the specialist Msk service. Engaging in assessment and appropriate diagnostics for a specialist practitioner within this arena. There is an opportunity that the practitioner will develop their skillset in plain view interpretation, cortico- steroid injection therapy with a development programme opportunity to further your career with a potential move into Consultant and CMAT services.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Undertake clinical assessment, which includes the assimilation of information from a wide range of sources. Modes of assessment include neurological, vascular, and pathological investigation sources. For example taking swabs and samples for pathological investigations and acting on the results i.e. obtaining the appropriate antibiotic for a wound infection. An ability to organize the appropriate radiology and haematology requests when necessary and ensure that results are followed up and acted on appropriately.
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 24/09/2

Please refer the Job description for details