Job overview

Applications are invited from HCPC Registered Podiatrists with the relevant experience looking for the opportunity to enhance their career in leadership within the Podiatry Profession.

The Lower Limb Podiatry Clinical Lead post is a valued member of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) Podiatry and Orthotics Services leadership Team. This role is pivotal to strengthen the team whilst the service goes through transformational change.

The successful candidate will be responsible for Lower Limb Services. They will provide operational and professional leadership to the clinical teams, ensuring delivery of an equitable service. Service scope is across the whole CTM area and linking with Swansea Bay through the SLA for Community Podiatry Services. The role will require the identification of need, evaluation of priorities and embedding performance management to ensure delivery in line with Governance, Professional and Clinical Standards, Prudent and Value Based Healthcare Principles.

The department encourages individual development and supports professional education.  The role will support opportunity to Engage with our Consultant MSK Podiatrist in Research and Development, undertake post graduate qualifications, together with supporting and encouraging CPD and advanced practice in the Podiatry team.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the delivery of Lower Limb Services for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB).  They will work with the Lead for Lower Limb and Head of Services as an active member of the leadership team ensuring successful progression of Podiatry and Orthotics Services.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of the CTMUHB wide Lower Limb Service and through collaborative working with health and social care partners identify the Podiatric needs within the CTMUHB Population and plan approaches to deliver.

They will hold responsibility for the performance of the service and workforce development, conveying strategic and operation information to the team.

The post holder will :

·         Deliver service across the footprint of CTM the varying local needs and community infrastructure will require consideration.

·         Apply strategy across CTMUHB wide but taking into consideration local variation to influence the delivery and operational management will be essential.

·         Lead on projects, clinical audit and Quality Improvement with the Lower Limb Service.

·         Work with the Lead for Lower Limb to project manage the tasks and delegate accordingly to Teams clinicians as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.