Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Podiatric Surgeon working 15 hours per week. The Podiatric Surgery team provides highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding podiatric surgery to the population of Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area. The Centre is equipped with twin theatres, dedicated outpatient facilities and access to onsite ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
You will be part of a motivated team providing a high standard of clinical care. Alongside the Clinical Lead Consultant Podiatric Surgeon you will be responsible for providing all aspects of podiatric surgery supported by a specialist team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of podiatric surgery, management of patients with complex needs and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Significant experience in the surgical management of the high-risk foot would be advantageous.
This role requires the delivery of day case podiatric surgery at Park House Health and Social Care Centre. The post holder will be experienced in all aspects of podiatric surgery as annotated by the HCPC and will demonstrate a clear commitment to evidence-based practice.
With a strong focus on quality improvement we continually strive to make a difference, providing an integrated and person-centred approach enabling transformation of services to ensure outstanding delivery of care to the people and communities we serve.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be responsible for the delivery of day case podiatric surgery services at Park House Health and Social care Centre and related satellite clinics.
The post holder will conduct new patient assessments, follow up, clinical clerking and any special clinics, diagnosing complex foot problems and planning, providing and evaluating treatment.
To conduct operating theatre lists supported by the podiatric surgery team.
The post holder should be experienced in all aspects of surgical procedures as regulated by the HCPC and approved by the College of Podiatry.
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
The post holders main responsibilities are
To Lead theatre sessions and delegate specific sessional responsibilities.
To conduct theatre lists supported by the podiatric surgery team.
To conduct new patient assessment, follow up, clinical clerking and special clinics, diagnosing complex foot problems and planning, providing and evaluating treatment.
To lead outpatient sessions and supervise the clinical activity of other team members.
To train and supervise the work of more junior team members.
To undertake or commission appropriate medical examinations and diagnostic investigations including the use of mini c-arm image guidance.
To communicate with patients, their relatives, family doctors, consultants from other specialities and other health and social care colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holders main responsibilities are
To Lead theatre sessions and delegate specific sessional responsibilities.
To conduct theatre lists supported by the podiatric surgery team.
To conduct new patient assessment, follow up, clinical clerking and special clinics, diagnosing complex foot problems and planning, providing and evaluating treatment.
To lead outpatient sessions and supervise the clinical activity of other team members.
To train and supervise the work of more junior team members.
To undertake or commission appropriate medical examinations and diagnostic investigations including the use of mini c-arm image guidance.
To communicate with patients, their relatives, family doctors, consultants from other specialities and other health and social care colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Podiatric Surgery Annotation with HCPC
- POM A and POM S Annotation with HCPC
- Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Specialist Training
- Post graduate Diploma in Podiatric Surgery or alternative
Desirable
- IRMER Operator/practitioner certificates
- Immediate Life support training
- Diagnostic ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
- Experience of working in team environment within the NHS
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation/development & publication
Desirable
- Rotations or joint working with other teams eg diabetes, orthopedics
- Experience in utilising advanced surgical skills including novel fixation methods, diabetic foot salvage and MIS techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of podiatric diagnoses, treatment options, surgical management and post-operative care
- Excellent anatomical knowledge of the foot and ankle
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of medicines, including administration, supply and relevant to podiatric surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a workload, excellent oral and communication skills
- Clinical skills to support the assessment of complex foot pathology
- Ability to communicate complex information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Podiatric Surgery Annotation with HCPC
- POM A and POM S Annotation with HCPC
- Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Specialist Training
- Post graduate Diploma in Podiatric Surgery or alternative
Desirable
- IRMER Operator/practitioner certificates
- Immediate Life support training
- Diagnostic ultrasound
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working in Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
- Experience of working in team environment within the NHS
- Experience of clinical audit, service evaluation/development & publication
Desirable
- Rotations or joint working with other teams eg diabetes, orthopedics
- Experience in utilising advanced surgical skills including novel fixation methods, diabetic foot salvage and MIS techniques
Knowledge
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of a range of podiatric diagnoses, treatment options, surgical management and post-operative care
- Excellent anatomical knowledge of the foot and ankle
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of medicines, including administration, supply and relevant to podiatric surgery
Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise a workload, excellent oral and communication skills
- Clinical skills to support the assessment of complex foot pathology
- Ability to communicate complex 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).
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).
