Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to join an established Podiatric Surgery Department at Park House, Nottingham. This is a band 6 development role working within the team gaining experience and advanced skills which, on completion of all competencies, has the potential of progression to a Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist role.
This post is eligible for a Golden Hello payment of £2,750 for new starters who are external to the Trust. This is payable in 3 instalments over a 2 year period. This payment is only eligible to new starters who do not already hold a contract of employment with the Trust. This post also includes paid enhancements for unsocial hours working during night, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Working in a fast paced department with a varied workload you will work primarily in a community based podiatric surgery outpatient clinic and theatre providing treatment and advice, specialist assessment, diagnostic and therapeutic skills in the management of complex foot disorders under the guidance of consultant podiatric surgeons.
Who we are looking for:
- a dynamic and enthusiastic Podiatrist with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service
- previous experience working in a healthcare setting is essential for this role
- a team player with a flexible attitude to service demands
- BSc/MSc Podiatry
Applicants with experience are desirable, however education and training to achieve the standards required will be given. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to achieve the eventual position of the Advanced Podiatrist.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your duties will involve:
- Performing initial (new) assessments, and pre-surgical assessments of patients
- Working autonomously and to be responsible for the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, and planning implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservative podiatric interventions which may include:
- Initiating biomechanical treatment and the provision of orthoses and exercises
- Administering corticosteroid injections under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided clinics where appropriate.
- Administering advanced local anaesthetic injections including digital, ankle and popliteal regional blocks utilizing ultrasound and nerve stimulators
- Assisting the Podiatric surgeon during the procedure
- To play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatre and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care
- To undertake post operative patient care, including:
- Assessing post-operative progress.
- Wound management.
- Cast, suture and wire removal.
- Advice regarding physical therapy techniques, scar and swelling management, and, overall rehabilitation.
- Diagnosing post-operative complications including infection, deep vein thrombosis and complex regional pain syndrome.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your duties will involve:
- Performing initial (new) assessments, and pre-surgical assessments of patients
- Working autonomously and to be responsible for the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, and planning implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservative podiatric interventions which may include:
- Initiating biomechanical treatment and the provision of orthoses and exercises
- Administering corticosteroid injections under ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided clinics where appropriate.
- Administering advanced local anaesthetic injections including digital, ankle and popliteal regional blocks utilizing ultrasound and nerve stimulators
- Assisting the Podiatric surgeon during the procedure
- To play an essential role in the smooth running of our theatre and help us maintain our exceptional levels of care
- To undertake post operative patient care, including:
- Assessing post-operative progress.
- Wound management.
- Cast, suture and wire removal.
- Advice regarding physical therapy techniques, scar and swelling management, and, overall rehabilitation.
- Diagnosing post-operative complications including infection, deep vein thrombosis and complex regional pain syndrome.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Podiatry
- Experience of working in a team environment within the NHS
- Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
Desirable
- Experience working in a Podiatric Surgery
- Advanced anaesthetic skills
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Clinical skills to support the assessment of complex foot pathology
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of Podiatric diagnoses and treatment options
- Excellent anatomical knowledge of the foot and ankle
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of medicine, their administration, supply and prescribing relevant to Podiatric Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Podiatry or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
- POM-A and POM-S annotation
- Basic life support (CPR) training
- Member, Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Desirable
- MSc in Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery or related fields
- Independent prescribing annotation
- IRMER Practitioner / Operator training and experience of fluoroscopy
- Non-medical prescriber
Contractual
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Podiatry
- Experience of working in a team environment within the NHS
- Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
Desirable
- Experience working in a Podiatric Surgery
- Advanced anaesthetic skills
- Audit experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a workload
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex information
- Clinical skills to support the assessment of complex foot pathology
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of Podiatric diagnoses and treatment options
- Excellent anatomical knowledge of the foot and ankle
Desirable
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of medicine, their administration, supply and prescribing relevant to Podiatric Surgery
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Podiatry or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
- POM-A and POM-S annotation
- Basic life support (CPR) training
- Member, Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Desirable
- MSc in Podiatry, Podiatric Surgery or related fields
- Independent prescribing annotation
- IRMER Practitioner / Operator training and experience of fluoroscopy
- Non-medical prescriber
Contractual
Essential
- A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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).
