Specialist Podiatrist

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated podiatrist to join our team, working in a vibrant and multi-cultural community. You will work from various clinic locations across the Trust.

We welcome applications from clinicians currently working at band 5 or 6. Ideally you will have at least two years' experience and have completed a programme of competency.

We provide high quality podiatric care, for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications.

Main duties of the job

You will need a Podiatry degree and to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

You will need excellent assessment, diagnostic and clinical skills to deliver a range of specialist podiatry clinics including diabetes foot protection and wound care, nail surgery and biomechanics. It would be beneficial if you have some experience of virtual consultation or triage.

Our model of care is to provide mutually agreed personalised care plans to support patient self-management and optimise foot health.

You should be self-motivated with excellent communication skills, able to work both autonomously and within the podiatry team. Effective organisation and time management skills are essential .

You must be able to drive and have access to a car to be able to support the needs of our housebound patients.

You will have the opportunity to work and develop your skills within a community podiatry team, with a strong emphasis on diabetes foot management and protection .

You will be joining a friendly and motivated, compassionate team of clinicians who aim to provide high quality and evidence-based care.

About us

Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible. Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job. It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services.

In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.

We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.

Infection Control

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa inc 15% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

779-NA-5345099-PB-Z

Job locations

Heart of Hounslow

92 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Podiatry Diploma/Degree
  • Registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing a caseload of "at risk" Diabetic foot patients
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne patient record system

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping.
  • Good clinical podiatry skills and understanding of infection control.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care.

Desirable

  • A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Podiatry Diploma/Degree
  • Registration with HCPC

Desirable

  • A postgraduate qualification in Management of the Foot in Diabetes

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of managing a caseload of "at risk" Diabetic foot patients
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • Experience of SystmOne patient record system

Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including accurate record keeping.
  • Good clinical podiatry skills and understanding of infection control.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development. Particularly in the specialism of Diabetes and wound care.

Desirable

  • A working knowledge of diabetic wound management and related local and national guidance

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow

92 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hounslow and Richmond Community NHS Healthcare Trust

Address

Heart of Hounslow

92 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Employer's website

https://www.hrch.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Podiatry Service Manager

Tracy Mullen

tracy.mullen@nhs.net

02089733470

Date posted

31 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year pa inc 15% HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

779-NA-5345099-PB-Z

Job locations

Heart of Hounslow

92 Bath Road

Hounslow

TW3 3EL


Supporting documents

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