Podiatrist

Job summary

The Podiatry Service at Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation NHS Trust (WCHC) has a number of exciting opportunities for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic new or recently qualified podiatrists to join our committed and friendly team.

WCHC is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation recently rated as Good with outstanding areas by the CQC. We work closely with our local acute Trust to support their high-risk diabetic out-patient clinics and there will be opportunities to shadow and develop your skills in this area. We also manufacture our own insoles using state of the art CAD-CAM technology and pressure mapping technology as well as developing new pathways and services to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a podiatrist on qualification, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with GPs and other healthcare professionals. Good IT skills are essential as the role requires working across a range of clinical systems. We will provide a fully structured induction programme, full support and on-going training.

We also actively support CPD and personal development for all staff and we will provide opportunities to develop within the role. We have supported staff with various postgraduate courses and events from conferences through to postgraduate level diploma and Masters level courses.

Main duties of the job

As a new or recently qualified podiatrist you will be supported by our experienced team of podiatrists, podiatry assistants and admin support staff. Together we will build on the experience and knowledge you have already gained to enable you to safely assess and treat a wide range of complex podiatry conditions for patients with a variety of other clinical needs, including: acute or chronic, neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management and nail surgery.

The Podiatry Service is delivered from a number of community clinics, GP practices as well as nursing homes and domiciliary settings across Wirral, therefore you must have access to your own transport for work purposes.

About us

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.

As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust's policies, at all times.

Our staff are very much valued and this is why we offer a range of emloyee benefits including family friendly policies, additional leave purchase schemes, lap tops for remote working, free parking, as well as staff wellbeing support services including counselling, inclusive staff network meetings and a range of ambassadorial engagement roles.

In addition, the Wirral peninsula boats stunning coastlines and countryside and has excellent transport links to North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, as well as the historic city of Chester.

To find out more about working in Wirral and the many benefits of joining Team WCHC visit wchc.nhs.uk/careers/ or contact the podiatry team directly on 0151 514 2314 to discuss the opportunities we have available.

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH420LQ

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St. Catherine's Health Centre

Derby Road

Birkenhead

CH420LQ

Employer's website

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

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