Diabetes Specialist Podiatrist

Job summary

Senior Podiatrist ,Diabetes Specialist

Band 7 (1 year fixed term contract or secondment)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Podiatrist to work in the new evolving MDFT in Southend Hospital

Working as part an integrated hospital service working in tandem with the diabetes, vascular and orthopaedic services, and also the and Community Podiatry and Podiatric surgery services

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be required to work as an integrated autonomous practitioner, responsible for assessing, diagnosing, care planning, and delivering treatment to patients with a wide range of clinical needs. These patients will be high need high risk patients, with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease, and a range of co morbidities.

Care plan development, execution and revision of the plans will be undertaken; this would be alongside the various other health care professionals.

The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work alone and as part of a team. Commitment to patient care is paramount as you will be assisting them in achieving their maximum potential.

The post holder will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support, and in- house training during team meetings, and staff meetings.

There is an opportunity to be involved with audit and research.

The post holder should be able to drive and have their own car to travel around the district.

All applicants must hold a degree or diploma in Podiatric medicine and a Certificate for local Anaesthesia and be registered with the HCPC.

You would need to be able to demonstrate an ongoing CPD record.

Post is subject to Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Computer skills are necessary.

Interview Date: TBC

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

o Season Ticket Loans

o NHS discounts for staff

o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities

o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme

o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas

o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

o Day One Flexible Employer

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.