Job summary
To provide a clinical leadership role in the delivery of Orthotic Services by:

• Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
• Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
• Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.

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

• Developing and maintaining clinical standards in line with best practice.
• Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Developing a competency based framework for practitioners working with clients who require orthotic devices and providing skills based training.
• Critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research outcomes and / or relevant literature in order to maintain expert levels of knowledge and practice.

About us
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.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 050-AHP099-0526-A
Job locations: Conwy and Denbighshire
Employer: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Comprehensive experience working within Orthotics
• Able to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Post registration experience
• Able to lead a team and demonstrate previous leadership experience
• Experience of audit/innovation

Registration
Essential

• Achieved HCPC registration

Orthotics experience
Essential

• Extensive orthotics experience

Practical
Essential

• Demonstrate practical ability

Desirable

• Extensive practical knowledge

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.