At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate in Podiatry services, managing staff and clinical caseloads.
- Company: Hywel Dda University Health Board, providing comprehensive NHS healthcare across multiple counties.
- Benefits: Join a large team with opportunities for professional growth and community impact.
- Other info: Bilingual applicants encouraged; dynamic work settings across hospitals and community services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experienced Podiatrist/Orthotist with strong leadership and clinical skills.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic Podiatrist/Orthotist with a proven track record in innovation to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of Podiatry/Orthotics Manager in Hywel Dda Health Board. The successful candidate must have substantial clinical experience in Podiatry service and demonstrable up to date experience of advanced practice in clinical work.
Main Duties of the Job
- Providing professional leadership and management of staff within the department, ensuring that all services are delivered to recognised national and Health Care standards.
- Assist the Head of Service with the strategic development, modernisation, and innovation of the service and lead its implementation within a variety of settings, working closely with key stakeholders and partners.
- Deputise for the Head of Service at both operational and strategic levels within the Health Board and with local partners as required.
- Work with the Head of Service and other service leads to ensure that all policies, procedures, and financial processes for the service are in line with national standards and are implemented equitably across the service.
- Manage a clinical caseload of clients with complex needs at an advanced clinical level using evidence-based practice.
- Lead the clinical governance agenda within the department, promoting clinically effective practice and adherence to HCPC/professional standards.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Hiring in Welsh
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Deputy Head of Podiatry/Orthotics Manager in Carmarthen employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and professional development are at the forefront. With a commitment to high-quality healthcare services across beautiful locations in Wales, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values collaboration and continuous learning, alongside opportunities to lead and shape the future of podiatry and orthotics within the community.
Contact Details:
Hywel Dda University Health Board Recruitment Team
