South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist (Preceptorship Band 5-6)

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Job summary

This role is only available to current employees of STSFT.

This an exciting opportunity to support career development and for employees who want to learn on-the-job supported and mentored by experienced staff. This is our second cohort of Posts to support the transition of Podiatrists from a Band 5 to Band 6.

You will be expected to complete the internal Band 6 competency programme within 12-18 months of commencing the Post, you will be allocated your own individual mentor and always be provided in a supportive culture.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for person(s) to help and develop the Service and work towards being a centre of excellence.

The Posts will operate across a number of podiatry sites in both Sunderland and South Tyneside, will carry and be responsible for your own case-load and to be able to utilise appropriate care pathways but always supported by a mentor.

You must demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and are able to operate effectively on your own and within a team. STSFT Podiatry treat our staff like they are family and support a flexible working environment.

You will also be expected to demonstrate an excellent baseline knowledge, experience and skills working as a Band 5.

The job operates Monday Friday, normally working hours are 8.30am 4.30pm. However, we will support flexible working arrangements.

The Sunderland site has an on-site gym and Training and Education Centre.

Please contact Nicola Milburn, Deputy Podiatry Manager, to arrange a visit to the Department or discuss this role by email nicola.milburn4@nhs.net or by ringing on 0191 565 6256 ext. 42638.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0325-11

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developmental preceptorship Post which will provide you with the support and clinical supervision required to transition from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Podiatrist.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Developmental preceptorship Post which will provide you with the support and clinical supervision required to transition from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Podiatrist.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration to HCPC.
Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Evidence of a portfolio to demonstrate the above.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills are essential:
You will be required to ask patients questions about their health as part of the assessment process.
You will be required to provide health education as part of this role- giving patients information about their foot and overall health. You must have the ability to tailor information to the individual patient and their level of understanding.
You will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the Podiatry team and other healthcare professionals, e.g. make referrals nail surgery, wound care, biomechanics, liaise with the GP about the patients overall health and signpost to other services.
You will be required to record the assessment and treatment notes into the patient electronic record and produce GP letters.
Ability to work in a wider team as well as using own initiate.
Good organisational skills, as you will be managing your own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Clinics in which you work.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in the management of a caseload with a high proportion of increased-risk patients and be able to demonstrate referral pathways.
Demonstrate ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
Willingness to undertake further training.

Experience

Essential

Reflective practice and portfolio of learning of Podiatric
Degree.
Prior experience of working as Band 5 NHS Podiatrist.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registration to HCPC.
Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Evidence of a portfolio to demonstrate the above.

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Good communication skills are essential:
You will be required to ask patients questions about their health as part of the assessment process.
You will be required to provide health education as part of this role- giving patients information about their foot and overall health. You must have the ability to tailor information to the individual patient and their level of understanding.
You will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the Podiatry team and other healthcare professionals, e.g. make referrals nail surgery, wound care, biomechanics, liaise with the GP about the patients overall health and signpost to other services.
You will be required to record the assessment and treatment notes into the patient electronic record and produce GP letters.
Ability to work in a wider team as well as using own initiate.
Good organisational skills, as you will be managing your own caseload and also expected to accept responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Clinics in which you work.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge in the management of a caseload with a high proportion of increased-risk patients and be able to demonstrate referral pathways.
Demonstrate ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
Willingness to undertake further training.

Experience

Essential

Reflective practice and portfolio of learning of Podiatric
Degree.
Prior experience of working as Band 5 NHS Podiatrist.

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.