Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Podiatrist to join our team in Reading, where we may consider part time applicants or those keen on working "9-day fortnights".
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. You will become a key member of our locality podiatry team having significant clinical NHS experience (post registration) with a highly developed knowledge of the treatment of the high risk foot in particular patients with vascular neurological or metabolic conditions such as diabetes. You will be required to work independently in clinics hospitals GP practices and other settings, providing high quality clinical care in accordance with the service criteria.
You will have responsibility for the clinical management and administration of a main clinic site.
Working pattern + Service operating hours
o The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45am 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 We may consider part time hours over 18.75 per week.
Interviews to be held 8th December 2022
Main duties of the job
o Responsible for the clinical management and administration of referrals for the caseload of clinic and housebound patientso Includes working independently in clinics, hospitals, and patient homes
o There is a wound care and offloading focus within the role, and you will liaise closely members of the wider podiatry team and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care is given to these patients
o Assess, diagnose, develop, and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs
o Nail surgery sessions will also be a requirement for this post
o You will deputise for the Podiatry team leader where required and undertake supervision of other staff and ensure smooth operational day to day running of the clinic
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 Able to supervise other Podiatrists and other Podiatry staff within their roles. Significant post qualification clinical experience in Diabetic and other high-risk patient management within an NHS setting 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 Able to supervise other Podiatrists and other Podiatry staff within their roles. Significant post qualification clinical experience in Diabetic and other high-risk patient management within an NHS setting 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 HPC as a podiatrist
- Local anaesthetic certificate
- Manual Handling training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Post graduate training in wound management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within teams
- Orthotics prescription and management
Desirable
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within teams
- Orthotics prescription and management
Desirable
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
- Report writing skills
- Evidence based practice skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS structure
Additional Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent)
- Registration with the HPC as a podiatrist
- Local anaesthetic certificate
- Manual Handling training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Post graduate training in wound management
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within teams
- Orthotics prescription and management
Desirable
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
- Working within teams
- Orthotics prescription and management
Desirable
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
- Report writing skills
- Evidence based practice skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the NHS structure
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).
