Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Podiatrist to join our supportive Podiatry team in Dorset.
We have a unique opportunity, offering a split role between our Biomechanics and Community High Risk Podiatry services. This post requires a podiatrist who can demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in the management of individuals with lower limb biomechanical pathology in both adults and children, as well as providing high quality foot care to patients with "feet in need" in a community setting.
You will be expected to work flexibly and to travel to different settings across the Trust's geographical footprint during the working week. This will generally be across Poole, Bournemouth & Christchurch but will also include 1-2 clinics per month in Gillingham, providing biomechanics services to our North Dorset patient cohort. It is therefore essential that you are a driver with access to a car for work purposes.
The Community Podiatrist role is a permanent, full-time post of 37.5 hours per week however we would consider part-time applicants. Our core hours are Mon to Fri 08.30 - 16.30
In return we offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support, and there are excellent learning and development opportunities, including an in-house programme of CPD, study days and clinical rotations, as well as regular clinical supervision, team meetings and 1:1s.
For further enquiries please contact nikki.grenville-cleave@nhs.net or call on 07909 665926.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside our hospital diabetic foot care services and specialisms in rheumatology, MSK and nail surgery.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- The assessment, diagnosing, planning and implementation of high-risk podiatric care, including ulcer management, for patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
- Assisting in the provision of a specialist community biomechanics podiatry service in providing a high quality, flexible and responsive service within the primary care setting; with clinical responsibility for the biomechanics clinics at these locations.
- Providing education and health promotion to meet the complex needs of musculoskeletal foot conditions.
- Providing a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.
- Providing specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users.
- Providing supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students and trained practitioners.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generousrelocationpackage of up to £10,000. For further details onrelocationexpenses please emaildhc.careers@nhs.net.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period, you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Attendance of biomechanics specific training
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
Knowledge, skills and training
Desirable
- Experience of provision of functional foot orthosis
- Liaison with MSK and Diabetes Services
- Experience of working with Orthotists
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial/Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Evidence of dealing with complaints
Information technology/resources
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
- Evidence of communication in a variety of formats with different health professionals
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
Additional requirements
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
Essential
- Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
- Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Attendance of biomechanics specific training
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level
- Experience of specialist working
Knowledge, skills and training
Desirable
- Experience of provision of functional foot orthosis
- Liaison with MSK and Diabetes Services
- Experience of working with Orthotists
Job specific experience
Essential
- Experience of managing change
- Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
- Experience of developing specialist programmes of care for an individual or groups of patients/clients and of providing highly specialist advice
- Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills to assimilate information in order to make a clinical judgement regarding diagnosis and intervention.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
Managerial/Supervisory experience
Desirable
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
- Experience of devising and delivering training
- Evidence of dealing with complaints
Information technology/resources
Essential
- Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of using electronic patient / service user record systems
Personal qualities/attributes
Essential
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
- Evidence of communication in a variety of formats with different health professionals
- Demonstrable leadership qualities and the ability to perform as a role model
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of authority
- Experience of planning and organising complex activities
- Able to overcome barriers to understanding where there are physical or mental disabilities.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
Additional requirements
Essential
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively
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.
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).
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.
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).
