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Job summary

Main area
Orthotist
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-AHP157-0725
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Orthotist

Band 6

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  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 ‘Proud to Lead’ 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 “Disability Confident Employer” 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.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

To be part of a highly motivated team, having   NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care.

 

To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of service users referred to the podiatry department who may have complex and / or chronic presentation. 

 

Guided by broad operational policies, to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual programmes of care for your own caseload of service users, who will present with a wide range of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

 

To assist the Head of Podiatry Services, advising on and actioning the procurement of medical and surgical equipment as required within the Department.  You will be assisting the Head of Podiatry Services with operational and administrative functions, statistical analysis and quality initiatives.

 

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

Main duties of the job

To be part of a highly motivated team, having   NHS post registration experience, working independently in both community and acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care.

 

To take a lead role in the assessment and treatment of service users referred to the podiatry department who may have complex and / or chronic presentation. 

 

Guided by broad operational policies, to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual programmes of care for your own caseload of service users, who will present with a wide range of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.

 

To assist the Head of Podiatry Services, advising on and actioning the procurement of medical and surgical equipment as required within the Department.  You will be assisting the Head of Podiatry Services with operational and administrative functions, statistical analysis and quality initiatives.

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)  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 ‘Proud to Lead’ 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 “Disability Confident Employer” 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.  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 “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Professional registration

Essential criteria
  • HCPC registration
  • Sufficient post registration experience
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker
  • Can travel between sites as required
  • Variety of work experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Orthotics and prosthetics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

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

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen Williams
Job title
Head of Podiatry and Orthotics West IHC
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000852467
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