Job summary
We are looking for a Specialist Diabetes Podiatrist to work as part of Herts Integrated Diabetes Service (HIDS) covering Herts Valleys CCG area.
HIDS provides podiatry from 10 clinical sites and works in an integrated way with West Herts Hospital Trust to provide MDFT and in- patient ward rounds as well as community clinics.
This is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC registered Podiatrist.
The base for this role is negotiable within West Herts.
Interviews will take place on the 7th of March 2023
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for working across the community and acute service running MDFT clinics at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead General Hospital and participating in the MDT ward rounds at Watford General Hospital as well as community clinics and being part of the 'clinician of the day rota'.
You will have access to regular training and reflective supervision.
You will need a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by The Equality Act 2010)
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary :
- To work autonomously to provide a comprehensive advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatments, and management of patients with complex needs.
- The post holder will provide advanced experience and knowledge within the field of diabetes within podiatric medicine and must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be qualified to administer local anaesthetic.
- To provide advanced clinical expertise across the service area, participating in the development of professional competences and participation in professional appraisal systems.
- The post holder will be an expert resource for patients and will promote and facilitate self-management principles in appropriate patients.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, to promote excellent standards of care to patients in line with any local or National principles/guideline, and to provide education to professionals, patients and their carers by encouraging independence and self-management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary :
- To work autonomously to provide a comprehensive advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatments, and management of patients with complex needs.
- The post holder will provide advanced experience and knowledge within the field of diabetes within podiatric medicine and must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and be qualified to administer local anaesthetic.
- To provide advanced clinical expertise across the service area, participating in the development of professional competences and participation in professional appraisal systems.
- The post holder will be an expert resource for patients and will promote and facilitate self-management principles in appropriate patients.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, to promote excellent standards of care to patients in line with any local or National principles/guideline, and to provide education to professionals, patients and their carers by encouraging independence and self-management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Relevant clinical qualification to first degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
- Evidence of working within Diabetes podiatry
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience of working with different professional disciplines
- Evidence of management and leadership in complex & changing organisation circumstances.
- High level of knowledge and understanding of NHS, social care and education policy as relevant and directives and implications for the business unit
- Working knowledge of electronic patient record system.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
- Communicate or receive complex and sensitive information
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply.
- Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- Relevant clinical qualification to first degree level or equivalent
- Evidence of continuing professional and managerial development
- Evidence of working within Diabetes podiatry
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience within the NHS
- Experience of working with different professional disciplines
- Evidence of management and leadership in complex & changing organisation circumstances.
- High level of knowledge and understanding of NHS, social care and education policy as relevant and directives and implications for the business unit
- Working knowledge of electronic patient record system.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
- Communicate or receive complex and sensitive information
- Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply.
- Ability to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
