About this role
Job summary
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Podiatrist to join our friendly and forward thinking foot health service in beautiful Norfolk. This is a excellent role for a motivated clinician who is passionate about delivering high quality patient care whilst continuing to develop their clinical skills within a supportive and inclusive NHS team. This role may be offered as a band 5 preceptorship post to new graduates embarking on their career, and we welcome applications from those due to graduate this summer.
We are strongly committed to staff development and well-being. in this role you will benefit from ongoing clinical supervision and structured support, access to CPD opportunities, and a culture that values reflective practice, learning and innovation.
Norfolk offers a fantastic quality of life with beautiful countryside and coastline and vibrant communities.
Main duties of the job
You will be HCPC registered with a BSc(Hons) or equivalent in Podiatry Experienced in managing high risk foot conditions and nail surgery (or keen to develop your skills in this area) Confident working independently in a community setting Passionate about delivering compassionate person centred care Be a curious and enthusiastic learner
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description Job responsibilities
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients who require specialised care, and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and those of other staff.
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment, treatment, and the evaluation of outcomes of community podiatry patients, with a variety of presentations, including nail surgery. The work will be carried out in the clinic, nursing home, hospital and domiciliary setting.
To receive and provide complex, sensitive information. In communicating effectively with patients and carers, skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, and gaining informed consent will be used. Barriers of effective communication will evident with some patients e.g. impaired hearing, altered perception, speaking a language other than English, pain and fear. Patients may lack the ability to consent to treatment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma / Degree in Podiatry Current HCPC registration
Desirable
Evidence of completion of relevant post graduate study Evidence of other continuing professional development
Experience Essential
Worked in a variety of specialties as a qualified clinician Worked in the NHS or private sector in the UK providing podiatry care Worked in a team dealing with at risk patients
Desirable
Evidence of previous mentoring experience
Skills, knowledge and abilities Essential
Identify and evaluate opportunities for improvement Self directed learning Able to work independently Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others Specialist knowledge of podiatry in areas relevant to the post Excellent written and verbal communication Critical appraisal skills Competent use of IT skills Highly developed podiatric skills
Desirable
Presentation Skills
Communication Essential
Able to communicate information to staff and patients Coaching skills
Personal and people development Essential
Skilled in disseminating information when necessary to show clinical concepts Able to mentor staff and has had experience of staff supervision
Personal atributes and behaviours Essential
Understanding of the Trust's commitment to safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults An understanding of the Trust's visions and values Dynamic and confident Able to make decisions under pressure Motivated and enthusiastic
Other Essential
Able to make own travelling arrangements Flexible worker Commitment to podiatry Good written and spoken English language skills
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).
Employer details Employer name East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address St James Clinic
Extons Road
King's Lynn
PE30 5NU
Employer's website https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)