Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to join our community-based team. At Sirona care & health, we're proud to be the sole NHS provider of podiatry services across the region -- and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred care.
Why join Sirona care & health?
You will be part of one of the largest community services in the country, leading the way with cutting-edge AI technology. We embrace innovation, utilising the Minuteful Wound app, which uses AI to identify deteriorating wounds early, supporting proactive care planning and improved patient outcomes.
By playing a key role in developing and influencing change across our podiatry pathways, you will be improving the quality and outcomes of care for our patients.
Our service is dynamicwith opportunities to work across multiple sites across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
You'll join a committed, collaborative, and forward-thinking group of professionals who value autonomy, teamwork, and excellence in care delivery. With opportunities to work across multiple sites and alongside primary care and social care teams. We strive to create a supportive environment where your expertise truly matters.
What we offer
- Up to £8,000 relocation package (T&Cs apply)
- Monday-Friday working pattern
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
- A culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of podiatry, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
In this advanced clinical role, you will:
- Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for individuals with complex podiatric needs
- Work autonomously and as part of a wider MDT across a range of community settings
- Lead and support the continuous improvement of clinical pathways within:
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- High-risk foot care (diabetes and vascular)
- Complex wound care
- Nail surgery service
- Act as a source of expert advice and clinical leadership across the podiatry team and wider health system
- Supervise and mentor podiatry staff, students, and other AHP and Nursing colleagues
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, audit, and evidence-based practice
- Collaborate with system partners to ensure equitable, effective care across BNSSG
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to considering this as a developmental post for Band 7 into Band 8a. Please see the corresponding job description attached for more details.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to considering this as a developmental post for Band 7 into Band 8a. Please see the corresponding job description attached for more details.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- HCPC registration
- Completed the Advanced Practice MSc and been awarded the Centre for Advancing Practice (CfAP) Advanced Practice digital badge, OR been awarded another relevant MSc AND enrolled on the CfAP Supported (e-portfolio) route to gain your digital badge, OR you have demonstrable experience of working to an Advanced Practice level (MSc equivalent) across all four pillars AND you are enrolled on the CfAP Supported (e-portfolio) route to gain your digital badge
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate management / leadership qualification, working towards one or willingness to undertake.
- Teaching qualification
- Undertaken research as a chief or principle investigator
- Experience of developing practice guidelines and governance frameworks
Skills, Experience, Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with teams, colleagues and system partners
- Experience of leading care planning
- Experience of professional and management procedures within own area and across several related disciplines relevant to service area.
- Experience of medicines management within your own practice either through an independent prescribing qualification or through use of patient group directions or patient specific directives
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working at Advanced Practitioner level within a community health care setting
- Operational management experience including experience of managing and developing multi-disciplinary or integrated pathway teams in a variety of locations.
- Experienced in application of change management principles
- Experience of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Experience of teaching at Higher Education Institutions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- HCPC registration
- Completed the Advanced Practice MSc and been awarded the Centre for Advancing Practice (CfAP) Advanced Practice digital badge, OR been awarded another relevant MSc AND enrolled on the CfAP Supported (e-portfolio) route to gain your digital badge, OR you have demonstrable experience of working to an Advanced Practice level (MSc equivalent) across all four pillars AND you are enrolled on the CfAP Supported (e-portfolio) route to gain your digital badge
Desirable
- Recognised post graduate management / leadership qualification, working towards one or willingness to undertake.
- Teaching qualification
- Undertaken research as a chief or principle investigator
- Experience of developing practice guidelines and governance frameworks
Skills, Experience, Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills with teams, colleagues and system partners
- Experience of leading care planning
- Experience of professional and management procedures within own area and across several related disciplines relevant to service area.
- Experience of medicines management within your own practice either through an independent prescribing qualification or through use of patient group directions or patient specific directives
- Demonstrates ability to take overall responsibility and accountability
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working at Advanced Practitioner level within a community health care setting
- Operational management experience including experience of managing and developing multi-disciplinary or integrated pathway teams in a variety of locations.
- Experienced in application of change management principles
- Experience of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Experience of teaching at Higher Education Institutions
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).
