Job summary
This permanent post are full-time 37.5 hours per week and would be a wonderful opportunity for a newly qualified podiatrist. You will be working with a team of podiatrists and podiatry assistants covering a population of approximately 250,000.
You will be supported to work as an autonomous practitioner assessing; diagnosing; care planning; and reviewing child and adult patients with a multitude of clinical conditions. Our advanced practitioners in biomechanics,paediatrics, rehabilitation, rheumatology, diabetes & wound care provide expert help and advice and offer mentorship programs to all staff. The Midlands partnership Trust offers Oxleas preceptorship development opportunities. The service works closely with district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses, consultant lead multidisciplinary clinics, allied health professionals and local integrated teams.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Podiatrist who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who are able to work on their own as well as part of a team. A commitment to patient care to assist patients to achieve their potential is essential. You will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support, supportive supervision and in-house training during team meetings. You should have the ability to travel around the district.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency, standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the college of podiatry code of conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, and the Trust.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following:
Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
Increased functional ability
Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
Interventions in disease/condition management
Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
Admission avoidance
Early supported discharge
Case management/ treatment/ care plans
Palliative and end of life care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Before applying for this rewarding and varied role, we encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency, standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the college of podiatry code of conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, and the Trust.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Partnership Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts equality values
- To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers. The care/support plans may include the following:
Promoting independence/self-management and maintaining safety
Increased functional ability
Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
Interventions in disease/condition management
Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
Admission avoidance
Early supported discharge
Case management/ treatment/ care plans
Palliative and end of life care
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience /placements to the role.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working in the in Community.
- Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, paediatrics, diabetes, rheumatology, nail surgery, dermatology and wound care.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Working across hospital and community settings and can travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post.
- Basic IT Skills
- Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups
- Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate
- Prioritise treatment and care for individuals according to their health status and needs
- Determine a treatment plan for an individual.
- Provide clinical information to individuals
- Ability to manage time and clinical Commitments.
- Flexibility with working hours
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children
- Awareness of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience /placements to the role.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working in the in Community.
- Relevant placements including musculoskeletal/orthopaedics, paediatrics, diabetes, rheumatology, nail surgery, dermatology and wound care.
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of disability
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Working across hospital and community settings and can travel within a geographical area to meet the requirements of the post.
- Basic IT Skills
- Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups
- Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate
- Prioritise treatment and care for individuals according to their health status and needs
- Determine a treatment plan for an individual.
- Provide clinical information to individuals
- Ability to manage time and clinical Commitments.
- Flexibility with working hours
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children
- Awareness of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures.
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
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
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).
