Job summary
Job Title: Band 6 Podiatrist
Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Podiatry Departments/Health Centres across
Oxfordshire
Ward: Podiatry
Pay Rates: £22.99 per hour
Shift Patterns: Mon-Fri -
37.5 hours - Extended hours available
Why might this job interest you?
Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the
field of podiatry? Oxford Health NHS Trust are looking for a dedicated
Podiatrist to join on long term placement contract. They are looking for
someone who thrives on keeping patients on their toes, delivering top-notch
care from heel to toe. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise
can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear
from you.
Main duties of the job
Provide
specialist podiatry services.
Assess, diagnose
and manage the ongoing primary care of patients with at risk foot health
status (deficiencies in circulatory and neurological supplies and reduced
tissue viability); patients with painful gait anomalies (through biomechanical
assessment and the prescription/manufacture of appropriate orthoses) and
patients with onychocryptosis (through the use of local anaesthetics and
surgery).
Manage an
identified caseload of patients and undertake all associated communication and
liaison with other health care professionals.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a specialist community caseload, demonstrating skills in current
assessment techniques (inc use of neurothesiometers, monofilaments, Doppler
etc) and evidence-based treatment of biomechanical pathologies, at risk patients
(inc. wound care) and nail surgery.
The post holder is expected to identify the local need for podiatry services,
evaluate priorities and deliver care accordingly, managing capacity and demand
within contractual agreements.
To work in partnership with patients and other service users and communicate
effectively to meet the needs of the recipient in maximising their understanding of
information about their (foot) health. To empathetically convey potentially
distressing information.
To maintain standards of professional practice through a programme of
continuing professional development (CPD); identify, implement and review a
personal development plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To manage a specialist community caseload, demonstrating skills in current
assessment techniques (inc use of neurothesiometers, monofilaments, Doppler
etc) and evidence-based treatment of biomechanical pathologies, at risk patients
(inc. wound care) and nail surgery.
The post holder is expected to identify the local need for podiatry services,
evaluate priorities and deliver care accordingly, managing capacity and demand
within contractual agreements.
To work in partnership with patients and other service users and communicate
effectively to meet the needs of the recipient in maximising their understanding of
information about their (foot) health. To empathetically convey potentially
distressing information.
To maintain standards of professional practice through a programme of
continuing professional development (CPD); identify, implement and review a
personal development plan.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist wound care knowledge in treating and managing the high risk and ulcerated foot.
Travel
Essential
- Car owner/Driver essential
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatry ( or equivalent eg. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience)
- HPC registration, evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist wound care knowledge in treating and managing the high risk and ulcerated foot.
Travel
Essential
- Car owner/Driver essential
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatry ( or equivalent eg. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience)
- HPC registration, evidence of continuing professional development
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
