Job summary
An exciting development opportunity for a newly qualified exceptional candidate, with demonstrable potential, to progress into an available Band 6 role. The development programme offers the successful candidate the opportunity, as a Band 5, to successfully work through and complete the competencies for Band 6.
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 offloading.
Main duties of the job
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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 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
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3/4 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
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
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
Desirable
- Post graduate training in wound management
- IT training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Orthotics prescription and management
- Vascular and neurological testing
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
- Knowledge of the NHS structure and PCT's
- PCT's Report writing skills
- Evidence based practice skills
- Ability to work cope under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver
- Responsible and caring attitude
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
Desirable
- Post graduate training in wound management
- IT training
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of a CPD portfolio
Previous Experience
Essential
- Carrying out nail surgery techniques
- Production and evaluation of treatment plans
- Diabetic and other high risk patient management
- Orthotics prescription and management
- Vascular and neurological testing
- Working within teams
Desirable
- Significant post qualification clinical experience
- NHS experience
- Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
- Confidentiality and record keeping
- Excellent Written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
- Knowledge of the NHS structure and PCT's
- PCT's Report writing skills
- Evidence based practice skills
- Ability to work cope under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver
- Responsible and caring attitude
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).
