Podiatrist

Job summary

We are looking for experienced Podiatrists to join our Podiatry Team. This post would suit a Band 6 who may be looking for a change or career progression or a Band 5 looking to progress to their first band 6 role.

You will provide protection and treatment of the high-risk foot, providing intermediate care for patients with complex foot needs, working across community and acute teams with a multi and inter-disciplinary team approach to prevent limb-threatening complications, empower patient self-management through providing and signposting patient education to improve the quality of life of our patients.

You will be part of a highly motivated, caring and supportive countywide team spanning community and acute settings to provide seamless patient care.

The posts are based in our hubs (which include Yeovil, Taunton and Bridgwater) and there will be an expectation to cover countywide clinics if required.

You will work with our Band 7 clinical specialists (acute and community) who offer professional expertise and clinical supervision. We support our colleague development through flexible clinical support, a comprehensive competencies programme, bi-monthly CPD sessions and twice yearly clinical away days, to help us provide evidence based and person-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Provide podiatric assessment and treatment to a high-risk caseload in line with national and local guidelines ensuring appropriate referrals onwards where required.

Liaison with other specialities and joint / shared working where appropriate.

Provide effective patient education to reduce risks and improve foot health.

Provide domiciliary visits.

Undertake nail surgery and biomechanical assessments, provide offloading and simple insoles.

Participate in regular clinical supervision.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, 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 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.

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!

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!