Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic specialist podiatrist to join our community based team.
Post offered - Specialist Podiatrist Band 6 - 32 hours
The post holders working pattern would be Monday-Friday - 08.30-16.30
Newly qualified podiatrist considered and will have to follow a development Band 5 programme. On successful completion of preceptorship/competency programme will progress to Band 6.
The successful candidate will be working in a variety of settings across Mansfield and Ashfield area of Nottingham, and will manage a mixed caseload including routine, high risk wound care, domiciliary visits, and participation within local nail surgery rota. You must have the ability, means and willingness to travel between multiple sites across the locality to carry out duties.
Opportunities to work within our Podiatric Surgery team, Community based Foot Protection Team and Diabetic MDT hospital clinics across Nottinghamshire. Additional CPD training and internal career advancement available.
Nottinghamshire provides quality care to patients on a needs-based service.
As a member of the team you would be expected to
Provide assessment, diagnosis and implementation of individual treatment plans for patients, and discharge following a set criteria.
Support to complete nail surgery competency.
An annual appraisal and personal development plan.
You will be provided with peer support, continued professional development and regular clinical supervision.
Attendance at Nottinghamshire wide team meetings and training days including POMs and LA updates.
Internal opportunities for career advancement.
Other opportunities within Nottinghamshire:
Rotate into Podiatric Surgery, Community based Foot Protection Team and Diabetic MDT hospital based clinics.
Work in a variety of clinical settings within the Nottinghamshire area, both domiciliary, clinical and hospital settings. Must be able to meet the physical and travel requirements of the position
All applicants will have full and current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold a Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine and a certificate for Local Anaesthesia or working towards. New or final year podiatry students welcome to apply.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire,Leicestershire,Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
To be part of a highly motivated team, with mentorship working within a team and/or independently in both community, patients residence, and acute settings, providing a high quality of clinical care.
To develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic, neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management, MSK and Nail Surgery.
The post holder will be expected to plan and manage the caseload with the mentorship and support of a senior podiatrists.
Instruct clients and carers, providing direction and guidance on a range of Podiatry interventions independently with a variety of clinical settings including patients place of residence.
To assist colleagues with challenging clients or those with complex needs who require more than one person to treat.
To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with clients, relatives and carers. This will include clients who may have difficulties in understanding or with barriers to communication.
To provide administrative support to the Department duties e.g. maintaining stock levels and patient appointment bookings.
To access computer systems including Systmone, for the recording and actioning of patient information and treatment activity.
To submit accurate records of sickness, lieu time, study, expenses and annual leave.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in reviewing and updating as required.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
