Job summary
We are recruiting for a Podiatristwho wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
Ever fancied living on an island? Then why not look at the opportunities that are on offer on the Isle of Wight.
Do you want to work for a podiatry department with one of the lowest amputation rates in the region?
Do you want to be part of a fantastic team and help us to achieve even more?
If the answer is yes then read on and we'll be pleased to accept your application.
Main duties of the job
The Podiatry department offers an ideal place for newly qualified Podiatrists and those looking to gain more experience, to not only put into practice their newly acquired skills, but also the ability to work with and learn from some very experienced and highly skilled Podiatrists. All but one of the community clinics have at least two clinical work stations which are fully equipped and this enables staff to share ideas and to learn from each other whether they are newly qualified or have been qualified for a few years.
In addition to this the department has the following facilities;
- Separate Gait analysis clinics for Biomechanics
- Manufacturing facilities for the production of simple insoles and functional foot orthoses.
- A specialist team that carries out lower limb vascular and neurological assessment and screening program for all diabetics. Believed to be the first in the country available for all the diabetics which is led by a Podiatry department. Also specialist multidisciplinary clinics for people with diabetes with foot complications.
- Nail surgery clinics, which all podiatrists can be involved in. (We carry out over three hundred nail procedures per year).
In addition to this the Isle of Wight NHS Trust is committed to providing continued professional development (CPD) and supporting the podiatry service.
Interested? Then why not come and have a look around and meet some of the team.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as a band 5 podiatrist providing high quality podiatric care, to maintain mobility, tissue viability, independence and relieve discomfort.
Job Statement
Provide the highest quality of podiatric care to patients with a variety of care needs, both in the acute and community settings.
Be responsible for a caseload providing diagnosis and clinical treatments to patients, to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and to relieve discomfort.
The post holder will also be required to work with other podiatrists and student podiatrists; and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as a source of advice for patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals. A Senior Podiatrist or above, will be available to provide advice and assistance.
The post holder will be required to have an input in to health education and health promotion, participating in training sessions.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective part of the Podiatry team, adhering to Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives, and actively contributing to their development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as a band 5 podiatrist providing high quality podiatric care, to maintain mobility, tissue viability, independence and relieve discomfort.
Job Statement
Provide the highest quality of podiatric care to patients with a variety of care needs, both in the acute and community settings.
Be responsible for a caseload providing diagnosis and clinical treatments to patients, to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and to relieve discomfort.
The post holder will also be required to work with other podiatrists and student podiatrists; and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as a source of advice for patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals. A Senior Podiatrist or above, will be available to provide advice and assistance.
The post holder will be required to have an input in to health education and health promotion, participating in training sessions.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective part of the Podiatry team, adhering to Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives, and actively contributing to their development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatry degree with local anaesthesia /POM's certificate
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Core 5, Level 2 (A-F) Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
Knowledge and Physical Skills
Essential
- Must hold a valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK
- Understanding of confidentiality issues Knowledge and experience of working in health care setting
- Understanding of audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatry degree with local anaesthesia /POM's certificate
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
- Core 5, Level 2 (A-F) Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do so.
Knowledge and Physical Skills
Essential
- Must hold a valid Driving Licence to drive in the UK
- Understanding of confidentiality issues Knowledge and experience of working in health care setting
- Understanding of audit
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
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).
