Job summary
Whether you are a qualified Podiatrist looking to continue your career in Podiatry or newly qualified Podiatrist due to qualify in summer 2022 you may well be suited to this role in Reading , where we may consider part time applicants or those keen on working "9-day fortnights".
We are looking for clinicians who wish to develop their skills in all aspects of Podiatry (high risk care, wound care, offloading /MSK, nail surgery) and work in a supportive team.
Our Podiatry services offer care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders, e.g. diabetes that place the lower limb in a compromised situation.
All Podiatry staff are supported with regular supervision, preceptorship for newly qualified staff, annual appraisals, personal development plans and a comprehensive local and cooperate inductions.
We will nurture you gradually, and we will ensure that you're not be thrown in at the deep end. We will work with you to build your clinical skills through regular support and supervision, and ensure that you start with routine work, until you are ready to take on new patients, wound care, nail surgery and MSK.
Interviews to be held 8th December 2022
Main duties of the job
About the Job
o You will be required to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.
o Nail surgery sessions will be a requirement for this post
o Care will be provided in a range of Primary and Community settings , working independently and often in within a team.
Working pattern + Service operating hours
o The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15pm but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working
o It may also be possible to work 9-day fortnights whereby you complete your full-time hours over a 2-week window in 9 working days, providing you with a "non-working day" every fortnight
o Would consider part time applications for this post however a minimum of 30 hours per week would be required
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
The trust employs almost 5,000 people over more than 100 sites and community settings across Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire.
As an inclusive employer, we value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall 100 Top Employer. Whatever your background or individual needs, at Berkshire Healthcare you'll be supported by friendly and professional managers to succeed.
These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:
o Caring for and about you is our top priority
o Committed to providing good quality, safe services
o Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance. 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell leave Generous NHS pension scheme 20.68% employer contribution Excellent learning and career development opportunities Advanced IT enablement Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants via the Blue Light Card Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and more to support equality Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave and access to our three staff nurseriesThe must haves for you to be considered for this role:Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist Local anaesthetic certificate Car driver & possess full UK drivers license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent)
- Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
- Local anaesthetic certificate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Completion of a student placement
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Treatment of high risk patient groups
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
Additional Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Education Qualifications Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent)
- Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
- Local anaesthetic certificate
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Completion of a student placement
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Treatment of high risk patient groups
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
Additional Requirements
Essential
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
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).
