Diabetes / Podiatry Footcare Practitioner (Annex 21): Sponsorship Available

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Job Summary

We are appointing Foot Health Practitioners to work in within the Podiatry and Diabetes service. We have vacancies across the 3 counties, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion & Pembrokeshire.

As a foot health practitioner, you will be working in conjunction with Podiatry, Nursing, Medical and other members of the Multidisciplinary team within the Diabetic Foot Service. The role will be mainly to carry out diabetic foot checks, carrying out observations including bloods, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

These are permanent, part time roles, working in the Diabetes Foot Care departments.

The post holder will be expected to complete a focused in house trainingprogramme along with the Agored Cymru (level 4) qualification which will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to underpin the scope of practice required for this role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of diabetic foot assessments for patients across the integrated foot care pathway and administrative duties, as part of the integrated Diabetic Service in Hywel Dda University Health Board. They will also work closely with the Diabetic Specialist Nurses.

The post holder will undertake a job plan of work agreed between the Diabetes & Vascular Podiatry Service Lead and Lead Diabetes Nurse, providing a support service to inpatients, outpatients and will help develop wider diabetic foot services for the Diabetes department. They will be competent to work without direct supervision within an agreed framework whilst also being part of a supportive Multidisciplinaryteam and will receive regular supervision and support.

The role will:o Ensure that patients/clients receive safe, individualised and effective assessment of the diabetic foot by following care plans and sign posting to the relevant members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team;o Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals;o Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with the Health Board values;

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent clinical experience and a commitment to complete the qualification
  • Maintain their personal development

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a health care role

Desirable

  • Previous work experience within diabetes

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 10 July 2025

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