Job summary
Podiatrists - Full time, part time, Return to Practice and Bank opportunities available in Luton and Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire and Luton Community Health Services are looking for Band 6 Podiatrists who are passionate and committed to providing high quality care to join our team in Bedfordshire.
Our Podiatry service is a diverse, supportive and innovative team and our work has been included in 3 national guides published by NHS England and NHS Benchmarking. This has included :-
Collaborative care home training project tackling pressure ulcer prevention and diabetic foot disease
Diabetes transformation reducing amputations and bed nights,
The role of Podiatry in primary care.
As an organisation we take AHP development seriously and live the trust values of we care, we respect, we are inclusive. We have a strong emerging AHP strategy supporting clinical preceptorship and development to improve staff experience.
The post holder will be HCPC registered, qualified to administer Local Anaesthetic and passionate about providing high-quality podiatry care with excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced or return to practice qualified Podiatrist to join our team, You will be assigned a line manager who will provide regular supervision and support.
You will also receive clinical rotations and competency support.
As a service we provide
MDfT for acute diabetic foot complications,
In- patient provision
Early intervention of diabetic foot problems with proactive identification of the vulnerable caseloads in primary care
Access to an evolving and expanding foot protection service including specialist vascular assessment, musculoskeletal assessment and access to non medical prescribers
Well developed and established education packages providing structured education and diabetes support to the Diabetic population and other health professionals
Care Homes training programme in collaboration with Dietitians and TVNs
In addition we also hold musculoskeletal, Rheumatology and Paediatric and Nail Surgery clinics
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
A full driving license and access to a car is essential as this job involves working from different clinical bases, acute settings, residential and care homes and occasionally patients own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
A full driving license and access to a car is essential as this job involves working from different clinical bases, acute settings, residential and care homes and occasionally patients own homes.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- BSc / BSc (Hons) Diploma Podiatry
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Minor surgical skills
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and interest in self development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of patient, disease and pathology types e.g. at risk and high risk foot and the skills/experience to understand the pathologies involved in diabetic foot disease, delivering specialist treatment and care programmes accordingly
- Clinical experience
- Previous NHS experience at band 5/6 level
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and clinical quality
- Knowledge a wide range of patient, disease and pathology types particularly relating to diabetic conditions affecting the foot and lower limb
- Knowledge and experience of using a variety of appropriate wound care therapies
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- BSc / BSc (Hons) Diploma Podiatry
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Minor surgical skills
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and interest in self development.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of patient, disease and pathology types e.g. at risk and high risk foot and the skills/experience to understand the pathologies involved in diabetic foot disease, delivering specialist treatment and care programmes accordingly
- Clinical experience
- Previous NHS experience at band 5/6 level
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy and clinical quality
- Knowledge a wide range of patient, disease and pathology types particularly relating to diabetic conditions affecting the foot and lower limb
- Knowledge and experience of using a variety of appropriate wound care therapies
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).
