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.
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
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
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.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license 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.
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.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving license 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, Royal College of 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, Royal College of 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).
