Clinical Specialist Podiatrist in MSk Biomechanics

Job summary

The Podiatry Team at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust are working collaboratively across Somerset to deliver whole pathway integration for the high-risk foot. We are looking for a highly skilled Clinical Specialist Podiatrist specialising in MSK Biomechanics to join our dynamic team.

We provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and advice, for a range of specialisms including diabetes, wound care, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and nail surgery, and are improving patient care through the introduction of complex care clinics where we will offer advanced vascular assessment.

We welcome applications from Podiatrists without any previous Band 7 experience who are looking to progress in their career and are enthusiastic for transforming and improving care. Line management training and support will be given.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Specialist Podiatrist in MSK Biomechanics, you'll provide clinical expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal (MSk) biomechanics foot problems within our multi-chair hubs, working with our committed and enthusiastic teams, serving a diverse range of patients.

Using your specialist knowledge and skills you will help develop preventative foot protection strategies and improve patient access to the right care, by the right person, at the right time.

You'll work to embed MSk biomechanics within the service and play a key role in the education and supervision of junior members of the Podiatry team. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you'll ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing the highest standards of clinical care. You'll carry some operational management duties and play an active role in our Leadership Team.

About us

In line with our Trust values -- Kindness, Respect, Teamwork, Everyone, Everyday -- colleagues are encouraged to develop their skills and role within and outside the Trust.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks 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. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a great benefits package including 27 days annual leave (pro rata) and a competitive pension scheme. We also offer fast track access to free in-house MSk Physiotherapy support.