Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Droitwich/Kidderminster
area of Worcestershire for an experienced Podiatrist with experience or
interest in musculoskeletal Podiatry to join our friendly team. travel to other clinical sites and work
within the community may be required on occasion.
This role will primarily involve working in musculoskeletal
clinics, working alongside our small team of experienced Musculoskeletal
Podiatrists. As such, this role is ideal for a Podiatrist with experience and
or special interest in working as a Musculoskeletal Podiatrist.
This role will also involve working as part our wider community
Podiatry team working predominantly with the at risk foot. The successful
candidate will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of clinical roles
including nail surgery on a rota basis.
Our team regularly support student placements from local
universities and currently have a Podiatry Apprentice carrying out their
training within the team. The candidate will therefore also be involved in
supporting these students.
The ideal candidate will be a true team player, committed to
providing high quality patient care with the ability to work both independently
and as part of a team. The candidate should be enthusiastic and highly
motivated and having a strong work ethic is most desirable.
Dependant on applicants a more flexible/part time role may
be considered, this is open to discussion during interview.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve provision of expert specialist
assessment, treatment and advice for patients, as well as provision of off the
shelf orthotics and prescriptions of bespoke orthotics.
As such, candidates must be confident in the assessment,
diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb, with a sound knowledge of anatomy
and disease processes relating to the foot and lower limb of all types of
patient groups. The ability to network, liaise and build relationships with
other health care professionals would be highly advantageous.
The role will require:
- Triage of referrals appropriately
- Provide education to patients
- Mentor students and apprentices as required
- Provide offloading and orthotic devices
- Perform nail surgery
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS
Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health
services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning
disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people
of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from
over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working
options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and
empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we
were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022
Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We
value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays,
increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced
pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working
opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and
adoption support
- Wide range of staff networks such
as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
- Health service discounts and
online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice
schemes
- Health and wellbeing
opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will assess diagnose and treat
high risk patients both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
You must:
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health
care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible.
- Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and
develop to reach your potential
- Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through
improvement, innovation and continuous development
- Enjoy joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the
delivery of high quality healthcare
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing
others, being helpful and inclusive
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will assess diagnose and treat
high risk patients both in clinic and domiciliary settings.
You must:
- Put patient care at the heart of the work you do to improve health
care outcomes and service delivery
- Deliver the highest standards and quality outcomes possible.
- Be the best you can be, always look for ways to improve and
develop to reach your potential
- Encourage others to develop themselves and the service through
improvement, innovation and continuous development
- Enjoy joint working with others, e.g. patients, colleagues in the
delivery of high quality healthcare
- Build positive working relationships, respecting and valuing
others, being helpful and inclusive
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience and training within specialist areas in Podiatry such as management of the high risk foot, the Diabetic Foot at risk and Biomechanical/ Musculoskeletal Assessment Diagnosis and Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of :
- Management of serious pathology including:
- Specialist biomechanical / musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and management, diabetic foot, peripheral vascular disease, renal and rheumatological conditions.
- Knowledge of MSK and competence with nail surgery
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- A range of evidence based clinical skills
- Ability to prescribe and cast orthotics / insoles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- A certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
- Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Education, Validated Courses, Training and continuous professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
- Flexible approach to duties
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience and training within specialist areas in Podiatry such as management of the high risk foot, the Diabetic Foot at risk and Biomechanical/ Musculoskeletal Assessment Diagnosis and Management
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of :
- Management of serious pathology including:
- Specialist biomechanical / musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and management, diabetic foot, peripheral vascular disease, renal and rheumatological conditions.
- Knowledge of MSK and competence with nail surgery
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
- Role modelling good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- A range of evidence based clinical skills
- Ability to prescribe and cast orthotics / insoles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Problem solving skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Reflective practitioner
Qualifications
Essential
- A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- A certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
- Evidence of relevant Post Graduate Education, Validated Courses, Training and continuous professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understanding of the confidential nature of the post
- Flexible approach to duties
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Droitwich Medical Centre
Ombersley Street East
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8RD
Employer's website
https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
