Graduate Podiatrist

Job summary

Graduate Podiatrist developmental role band 5

Graduates are invited to apply for this bank position.

Are you passionate about Podiatry?Would you like to work for a Trust whose mission is to promote health and quality of life in partnership with people and communities?

Why Doncaster?

For those not familiar with the area, Doncaster is a hidden gem of a YorkshireCity.With award winning attractions, 2000 years of history and down to earth friendly locals, it is the exciting and intriguing heart of the UK. With excellent road/ rail transport system, it has easy access to surrounding cities such as Sheffield, Leeds, York, Hull and Nottingham (not that you'd want to leave). On the door-step, you can visit the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, historical houses and even has two of its own castles! Doncaster is famous for its excellent night life, shops, markets and its world renowned Racecourse. In under an hour you reach the beautiful Peak District and just over an hour is the Yorkshire Dales or the East Coast. Property prices are extremely competitive in comparison to the UK national average, making it much easier to get onto the property ladder.

Main duties of the job

As a member of RDaSH Podiatry Foot Protection Services you would have:

oThe opportunity to develop post-graduate experience in areas such as wound care, MSK disorders and nail surgery, working in varied settings across Doncaster.

oProvide a quality service, develop partnership working with other services and organisations. Provide podiatry interventions including assessment, treatment and empowerment of patients who meet service criteria.

oAn annual appraisal/ personal development plan. Supportive Mentorship, Preceptorship program and essential learning required by the Trust. RDaSH engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential, including managing their health and wellbeing.

oTo become part of our Team- involvement in team meetings, make valuable suggestions to influence and help make changes to service, to use innovative technology and make a real difference to patient's health.

Due to the need to travel between locations during the working day carrying equipment, it is essential that applicants have access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

For informal enquiries, please contact:

Community Podiatry Foot Protection Service, Cantley Health Centre, Middleham Road, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6ED

Tel: 0300 0211 550 - Tracey Wheeler, Podiatry Foot Protection Service Lead or Susan Batley - Team Lead.

Alternatively Email: rdash.podiatryreferrals@nhs.net

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/