Job summary
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a trainee podiatric surgeon (fixed term post) as part of a podiatric surgical network in the south west of England, specifically in Swindon, Chippenham and Somerset.
As a trainee podiatric surgeon, you will be expected during this time to commence and complete a fully funded MSc of Podiatric Surgery course (MOPS) at Huddersfield University. (Study leave will be built into the role, the successful candidate will need to fund any additional travel and accommodation costs incurred associated with the masters programme).
As the podiatric surgery trainee, you will follow the syllabus of Huddersfield University in conjunction with your surgical placements over a three-year (3) period with the intention of completing Fellowship surgical examinations ultimately leading to fellowship of the Royal College of Podiatry and Masters of Podiatric Surgery.
Once completed, and meeting all performance expectations, the newly qualified Fellow will then commence their registrar training (Band 8a - Podiatric Registrar Job Description) with the expectation to complete the certificate of podiatric surgical training (CCPST) at Great Western Hospital. This registrar training must be completed within a full-time two-year (2) position as per the requirements of the total HEE funding envelop of the 5-year period.
Main duties of the job
This is a specialist training post that will support the candidate from a tACP where the post holder will be supported to fulfil any Health Education England portfolio requirements and adhering to the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice, through a five-year development programme. This training post has been funded through HEE and is to support the wider Podiatry workforce throughout the South West.
The successful candidate will work and develop their skills in podiatric surgery and the high-risk foot as part of a highly motivated specialised team, providing specialist advice, guidance intervention and care to patients, podiatrists, GP and other health care providers.
Further to this, the successful candidate, if not already annotated for Independent Prescribing, should be working towards completing this qualification during the 3-year period leading to the Band 8 Registrar post. The qualification must be completed before commencement of the Band 8 Registrar post.
About us
During the first 2 years the post holder will be located mostly in community podiatry (Swindon Integrated Podiatry Team) and 2 days a week in podiatric surgery units within the region (Somerset and Wiltshire).
Dedicated study time will be allocated within the timetable. From September 2025 it is expected the successful candidate will be based full-time within the Great Western Hospital. This post is for a total fixed term of 3 years, however at the end of this period of training there will be no guarantee of a substantive podiatric surgery consultant post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, as an extended scope practitioner managing a changing case load as part of the multidisciplinary team including therapeutic modalities, prescription and evaluation of a wide range of orthotic devices, advanced casting techniques and management programmes
- To work within community podiatry outpatients clinics supporting community integration with our podiatry colleagues, this will be in a variety of sites across the South West Region as part of a weekly job plan.
- To develop and undertake surgical and clinical training of a comprehensive range of podiatric surgery and clinical techniques commensurate with your level of training
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, as an extended scope practitioner managing a changing case load as part of the multidisciplinary team including therapeutic modalities, prescription and evaluation of a wide range of orthotic devices, advanced casting techniques and management programmes
- To work within community podiatry outpatients clinics supporting community integration with our podiatry colleagues, this will be in a variety of sites across the South West Region as part of a weekly job plan.
- To develop and undertake surgical and clinical training of a comprehensive range of podiatric surgery and clinical techniques commensurate with your level of training
Please find attached a full job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in LA and POM- A
- HCPC Podiatrist Registration
- Completed Passport in Podiatric Surgery Training
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Therapeutic Injection Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Training in advanced LA techniques
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate NHS Podiatry experience
- Experience in podiatric surgery unit
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence base and best practice in podiatric surgery
- Sound knowledge of medicine and pharmacology in relation to podiatric surgery Understanding of NHS clinical governance
- Ability to work under direction and pressure
Desirable
- Understanding of the Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon's role in the NHS
- High level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Power point and System One
- Appreciate current NHS organisational changes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in LA and POM- A
- HCPC Podiatrist Registration
- Completed Passport in Podiatric Surgery Training
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber
- Therapeutic Injection Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Training in advanced LA techniques
- Minimum of 2 years postgraduate NHS Podiatry experience
- Experience in podiatric surgery unit
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking audit and research
- Supervisory experience
- Experience of MDT working
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current evidence base and best practice in podiatric surgery
- Sound knowledge of medicine and pharmacology in relation to podiatric surgery Understanding of NHS clinical governance
- Ability to work under direction and pressure
Desirable
- Understanding of the Podiatrist and Podiatric Surgeon's role in the NHS
- High level of IT skills including Word, Excel, Power point and System One
- Appreciate current NHS organisational changes
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).
