Job summary
Are you looking to further your career? Do you want to join our committed and forward-thinking team on our transformational journey to be the best service in the country?
We are working collaboratively across Somerset to deliver whole pathway integration for the high-risk foot and improve patient access to the right care, by the right person, at the right time.
We provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice, for a range of specialisms including diabetes, wound care, musculoskeletal biomechanics and nail surgery, and are enhancing our service through the introduction of complex care clinics with advanced vascular assessment.
Our Podiatry service is committed to the development of your career.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed and progressive Podiatry Service as Clinical Specialist Podiatrist in Diabetes & Wound Care for 12-months to cover maternity leave.
This role is suitable for an experienced Band 7, or a Band 6 looking to develop and take the next step up in your career.
Being a car driver is essential for this post to work in the clinics in the community setting. Please indicate on your application if you have a valid driving licence for the UK and if you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a friendly and supportive integrated team of over 30 staff. We are proud to offer opportunities for career development at all levels, from Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Degree Apprentices, Podiatrists, Specialists Podiatrists, Advanced and Consultant Podiatrists, working to deliver excellence in foot health and well-being in community and acute settings.
The post is predominantly based at Musgrove Park Hospital with the requirement to cover community clinics in the West locality (Taunton and Bridgwater).
You will have an in-depth working knowledge of wound care and management of the high-risk patient, including vascular assessment using ankle and toe pressures, biomechanical assessment and offloading.
You will take a lead role in advancing podiatric care across our countywide service. You will be a key member in our leadership team, driving service improvement to deliver a seamless multi-disciplinary approach to management of the foot. You will work closely with colleagues in the acute trusts, community services and primary care. The successful candidate will endeavour to improve and maintain these links, encouraging members of the Podiatry team to engage with patient care at all levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be part of a friendly and supportive integrated team of over 30 staff. We are proud to offer opportunities for career development at all levels, from Clinical Support Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Degree Apprentices, Podiatrists, Specialists Podiatrists, Advanced and Consultant Podiatrists, working to deliver excellence in foot health and well-being in community and acute settings.
The post is predominantly based at Musgrove Park Hospital with the requirement to cover community clinics in the West locality (Taunton and Bridgwater).
You will have an in-depth working knowledge of wound care and management of the high-risk patient, including vascular assessment using ankle and toe pressures, biomechanical assessment and offloading.
You will take a lead role in advancing podiatric care across our countywide service. You will be a key member in our leadership team, driving service improvement to deliver a seamless multi-disciplinary approach to management of the foot. You will work closely with colleagues in the acute trusts, community services and primary care. The successful candidate will endeavour to improve and maintain these links, encouraging members of the Podiatry team to engage with patient care at all levels.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist.
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development.
- Degree / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
- Further qualification at Masters Level in relevant field or evidence or speciality related validated post registration education such as the Diabetic Foot Module.
- Local analgesia certificate
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Teaching qualification e.g.Cert Ed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of high-risk foot including basic biomechanical assessment
- Experience in wound management and Diabetic foot assessment.
- Experience in the use of IT applications, specifically of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience in health promotion / education
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Care Professions Council Registered Podiatrist.
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development.
- Degree / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
- Further qualification at Masters Level in relevant field or evidence or speciality related validated post registration education such as the Diabetic Foot Module.
- Local analgesia certificate
Desirable
- Non-medical prescriber qualification
- Teaching qualification e.g.Cert Ed
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of high-risk foot including basic biomechanical assessment
- Experience in wound management and Diabetic foot assessment.
- Experience in the use of IT applications, specifically of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience in health promotion / education
Desirable
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).
