Job summary
Specialist Podiatrist- Band 6
Chippenham, Trowbridge, Warminster, Salisbury
Flexible Full time & Part time hours available - Permanent
It is an exciting time to join our team in Wiltshire.
We are looking for an experienced band 6 or someone looking to take the next steps in their career. Full time and part time hours are available.
We are continuing to deliver our plans to provide joint working with our community nursing teams to support patient care.
The successful candidate will be part of our team providing care across Wiltshire. There will be opportunities for further development, with regular CPD within the team.
The caseload is high risk care, but there will be opportunities to participate in nail surgery and MSK rotations.
Main duties of the job
The Podiatry department is county wide and you may be
required to cover clinics at various sites within Wiltshire and the service
boundaries. The successful applicant will have a close working relationship
with Specialist Podiatrists within the organization to ensure that key areas
such as Biomechanics services, Specialist Services for Diabetic Foot problems
and Tissue Viability are delivered.
As a department we are committed to utilising
digital technology to improve our accessibility.
Wiltshire Health and Care are an NHS
partnership formed by the three local Foundation Trusts
surroundingWiltshire andis focused on delivering community services
by using an integrated approach for shared care.
For an informal discussion please contact Paul Mabey, Head of Podiatry on 07771371040
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health
services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS
partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and
care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community
services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of
Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our
community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive
team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which
were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good
rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that
it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market
towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good
schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and
a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away.
What are you waiting for?!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting
Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full
person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting
Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full
person specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience working independently in both community and acute settings providing a high standard of care and clinical management.
- Experience of working to deliver high standards of client satisfaction.
- Experience of working with diverse needs.
- Involvement in programmes of audit
- Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team, supervising junior staff
- Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist podiatric care, interventions and their application.
- Nail Surgery experience
- Biomechanics experience
- Sound Understanding of Podiatry eligibility criteria and its application to a wide range of client groups.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
- Specialist expertise/experience
- Experience of supervising staff following relevant trust policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Podiatry
- Registered with the HCPC
- HCPC recognised Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD to demonstrate significant experience
- Good working knowledge across a range of podiatric practices: acute and chronic wound management, footwear, appliances, nail surgery, biomechanics
- Diabetic Foot Module
Desirable
- Certificate of competency in the use of prescription only medicines
- Student mentorship training
- Proven working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration clinical experience working independently in both community and acute settings providing a high standard of care and clinical management.
- Experience of working to deliver high standards of client satisfaction.
- Experience of working with diverse needs.
- Involvement in programmes of audit
- Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team, supervising junior staff
- Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist podiatric care, interventions and their application.
- Nail Surgery experience
- Biomechanics experience
- Sound Understanding of Podiatry eligibility criteria and its application to a wide range of client groups.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment
- Specialist expertise/experience
- Experience of supervising staff following relevant trust policies
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Podiatry
- Registered with the HCPC
- HCPC recognised Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Evidence of recent and relevant CPD to demonstrate significant experience
- Good working knowledge across a range of podiatric practices: acute and chronic wound management, footwear, appliances, nail surgery, biomechanics
- Diabetic Foot Module
Desirable
- Certificate of competency in the use of prescription only medicines
- Student mentorship training
- Proven working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
