About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Worcestershire Podiatry team for an experienced podiatrist to join our team.
The role is a permanent position for 22.5 hours per week. It will involve work in both health centres and out in the community in patients homes, care homes and local hospitals. The community team covers parts of Kidderminster, Bromsgrove and surrounding area. We are a team that manage complex patients with foot ulcers through comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular assessments.
The ideal candidate will be a team player, committed to providing high quality patient care with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Enthusiastic, highly motivated and 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.
We encourage applicants to contact the podiatry manager for informal discussions about this inspiring role, Rachel Gibbons , Integrated Community Service Lead on 07715 633577 or email [email protected] or alternatively contact Rebecca Lane , Podiatry Team Lead on 01905 681620 or email [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Actively manage treatment programmes in line with care planning and discharge guidelines. Identify when patients need referrals to other professionals or specialist areas, following agreed pathways. Perform nail surgery (undertaking procedures under supervision if not already proficient). Participate in rotations in areas such as nail surgery, diabetes and vascular care. Arrange for offloading orthoses, pressure-relieving insoles, and shoe inserts as needed.
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. 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 supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
You will be confident in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the lower limb, with a sound knowledge of 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.
Knowledge of basic MSK and competence with nail surgery is also a requirement for the role.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery on a rota basis and there are opportunities for shadowing and working with the Multi -Disciplinary Foot Team and the MSK specialist team to further advance skills and knowledge base.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities Essential
Ability to challenge poor behaviour. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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
Additional Criteria Essential
Flexible approach to duties Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
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.
Knowledge Essential
Management of the high-risk foot Knowledge and understanding of Clinical Governance
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.
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Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Kidderminster Health Centre
Bromsgrove Street
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1PG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)