Specialist Podiatrist

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Diabetic and High Risk Foot Service

SPECIALIST PODIATRIST

BAND 6: Full and Part time considered, positions available across the county.

An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 podiatrist with an interest in diabetes and the high risk foot. The successful post holder will experience an exciting and challenging caseload providing specialist patient centred care. Working along side a highly skilled dedicated team, whilst building your talent profile.

The Diabetic and High risk foot service in Northamptonshire has a range of clinical specialist teams covering diabetes, tissue viability, paediatrics, nail surgery. We host clinical placements for undergraduate podiatrists and apprenticeships. We have a reputation for growing our own talent.

Main duties of the job

We would like to recruit motivated, keen and enthusiastic HCPC registered Podiatrists who already have a range of clinical skills which will include managing a varied community caseload and patients in high risk categories. The post holder will compliment the service by using their first-class assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and their clinical expertise to implement treatment plans.

New graduate developmental (subject to attaining competencies) posts may be available to the right candidates. The successful applicant will be supported and mentored to enable professional development within the diabetic and high risk pathways.

Applications are invited from experienced podiatrists wishing to provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings.

The successful candidates will require a positive attitude to personal and professional development. The post holder will be required to work in a range of community clinics, the ability to travel across county is essential.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

30 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TD096-ACS-B

Job locations

Kettering and Northampton

Clinics across Northamptonshire

Kettering/Northampton

NN15 7PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Clinical Experience

Essential

  • HCPC Regisiered Podiatrist
  • BSc Hons Degree or equivalent / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
  • Post graduate NHS experience
  • Experience of minor surgery
  • Evidence of broad range of clinical experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of Previous NHS experience
  • Diabetic Foot Module
  • Evidence of current CPD engagement
  • Evidence of post graduate study
  • Evidence of team/MDT working

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Post graduate course

Desirable

  • Evidence of up to date CPD
Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Clinical Experience

Essential

  • HCPC Regisiered Podiatrist
  • BSc Hons Degree or equivalent / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
  • Post graduate NHS experience
  • Experience of minor surgery
  • Evidence of broad range of clinical experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of Previous NHS experience
  • Diabetic Foot Module
  • Evidence of current CPD engagement
  • Evidence of post graduate study
  • Evidence of team/MDT working

Clinical experience

Essential

  • Post graduate course

Desirable

  • Evidence of up to date CPD

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering and Northampton

Clinics across Northamptonshire

Kettering/Northampton

NN15 7PW


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering and Northampton

Clinics across Northamptonshire

Kettering/Northampton

NN15 7PW


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Podiatrist

Paula Grannon

paula.grannon@nhft.nhs.uk

07920781018

Date posted

30 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£32,306 to £39,027 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

270-TD096-ACS-B

Job locations

Kettering and Northampton

Clinics across Northamptonshire

Kettering/Northampton

NN15 7PW


Supporting documents

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