Podiatrist Band 6

Job summary

Band 6 Podiatrist

0.80 WTE / 30hrs per week - working days negotiable

We are looking to appoint a band 6 podiatrist to work in the community in a variety of settings including Health Centres & Domiciliary, based in the Croydon area; therefore, access to a car for work is essential.

MSK Podiatry / biomechanics knowledge and/or willingness to undertake MSK podiatry caseload is required.

Nail surgery is currently carried out on rotation and there is a hospital based Specialist Diabetes Service and Community Diabetes Service.

You will be fully supported by colleagues and Team Leaders and will be encouraged to continue to develop your clinical skills.

We are looking for a person who is motivated, keen to learn and develop their clinical skills and who can work as part of a team. We would consider applications from New Graduates.

Main duties of the job

To provide professional, quality, planned programmes of Podiatry care to patients who have an assessed need, as part of the Podiatry team and wider Trust.

Contribute to the development of, and adhere to, the Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GP's and other health care professionals

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.