Job summary
Dorset Healthcare are looking for a full time enthusiastic podiatrist to join the Community Podiatry Team based in West Dorset as a B6 senior community podiatrist.
The team in West Dorset provides a range of podiatry services. The main bulk of our work focuses on routine and ulcer care for the patients with high risk feet including patients with diabetes, rheumatoid conditions and other complex health backgrounds.
This role will be mainly based in the Dorchester area, however travel to nearby areas such as Bridport and Weymouth & Portland will be needed.
Whilst the role would be ideally full time, consideration will be given to applicants wanting to work 0.6 or 0.8 WTE.
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
An enthusiasm for wound care is essential for this post. Currently MSK services provided by the team are currently limited but following a change of pathways is likely to increase so an interest in MSK would be useful.
As a rural area, with a high number of elderly patients, clinics are spread out and the team also provides a limited number of home visits to housebound patients so an ability and willingness to drive in a rural location is essential.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills will be also key skills we will be looking for as well as an enthusiasm for improving patient care.
Due to our rural location, the ability to liaise effectively with patients, other podiatry colleagues and the wider members of the healthcare team such GPs, district nurses, MDTs to ensure timely delivery of care and treatment will be important
To provide a high quality person centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy and dignity.
To provide specialist care and interventions, assessments, treatments and managing patients on a caseload, as part of the wider multi-disciplinary care team.
To provide specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients / service users.
To devise specialist programmes of care for other professionals to deliver and ensure they are delivered appropriately.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Evidence of recent professional development in up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Non-medical prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Managerial and Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
Information technology and Resources
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Business Travel and additional requirements
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Evidence of recent professional development in up to date portfolio
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Trust Strategy relevant to role
- Non-medical prescriber (if professionally appropriate)
Job Specific Experience
Essential
- Experience at Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention
Desirable
- Experience of managing change
Managerial and Supervisory Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
Information technology and Resources
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
- able to effectively manage available resources in the pursuit of quality service provision ensuring a safe environment
Business Travel and additional requirements
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trusts values and behaviours
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
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).
