About this role
Job summary
Derbyshire Community Health Service has a full time position available to a suitable candidate who have the following essential criteria.
HCPC Registration; Membership of Royal College of Podiatry & 1st degree in Podiatry or equivalent; Masters Degree in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery Evidence of previous research or audit activity The purpose of the of the training will be to enable the trainee to become a reflective and competent clinician who may successfully complete the Part 1 & 2 examinations of the Faculty of Surgery of the Royal College of Podiatry.
The post holder will be a clinical specialist who examines, diagnoses and treats disorders, diseases, deformities and injuries of the foot and associated structures.
They will consult with patients to determine an appropriate course of treatment, conservative or surgical.
They will request clinical tests to determine the extent of disease or help diagnose condition.
They will need to be an Independent Prescriber due to the complexity of many of the patients
The post holder will be registered to practice with the Health Care Professions Council and have minimum of 2 years post qualification podiatric experience.
To attend and assist the more senior team members at operating sessions.
There will be opportunities to acquire podiatric surgical and related skills in a progressive manner under direct and close supervision.
A high degree of creativity and latitude is expected of the post holder.
Main duties of the job
To work to the highest clinical standards under the supervision of the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon.
To undertake surgical and clinical training and master a comprehensive range of podiatric surgery and clinical techniques. To be undertaken under close supervision and subject to verbal and written feedback.
To complete Master of Podiatric Surgery (Advanced Clinical Practice) at University of Huddersfield within the 3-year fixed term contract.
To assist in the preparation of theatre prior to surgery, between operations and following the sessions.
To ensure clinical equipment preparation is complete for both surgical and outpatient sessions.
To undertake research or audit leading to at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal
To perform pre-surgical assessments of patients.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1st Degree in Podiatry or equivalent Masters Degree in the Theory of Podiatric Surgery Completion of the Passport to Surgical Training Experience HCPC Registration Member of Royal College of Podiatry
Driving Licence Essential
Full UK Driving Licence and use of car
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address Buxton Hospital (Rotations at Ilkeston and Scarsdale Hospitals)
Heanor Road
Buxton
SK17 9NJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)