Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry & Orthotics Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 050-ACS146-0325
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conwy and Denbighshire
- Town
- TBC
- Salary
- 拢24,433 - 拢26,060 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Podiatry & Orthotics Support Worker
Band 3
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.听
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Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to become part of a forward-thinking and collaborative Podiatry and Orthotic team serving Conwy and Denbighshire. Comprehensive training will be provided for this dynamic support role, which offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including:
- Assisting in the diabetic foot ulcer clinics both within Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and satellite clinics.
- Supporting podiatry inpatient care.
- Working as an orthotic technician to manufacture insoles from the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Rhyl.
We are seeking a motivated individual who excels both independently and as a team player.
For further details please email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the podiatry team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.
The post holder will assist registered practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. 听The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.
The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan.听
The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare workers and apprenticeships.
The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)听 North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 鈥楶roud to Lead鈥 competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 鈥淒isability Confident Employer鈥 scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh.听 Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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 鈥淎pply now鈥 to view in Trac.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Qualification/Equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
Essential
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Good team work
Applicant requirements
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Roberts
- Job title
- Central IHC Head of Podiatry & Orthotics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 855978
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