Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **
We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist to join our East Cheshire NHS Trust Community Podiatry Service on a part time basis.
The East Cheshire Podiatry Service provides routine podiatry for high risk patients, wound care, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision, and a domiciliary service.
The service is offered in variety of settings across a large geographical area, including hospital inpatients, community clinics, health centres and GP surgeries providing a range of advanced clinical foot services to the local population.
The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development.
Travel is an integral part of this post and you must state on your application form how you intend to fulfil this essential requirement.
You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential.
NHS experience and working in the community is essential.
Hours per week: 16
Main duties of the job
To act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients. To undertake work in a minimum of one specialist area to include woundcare, nail surgery or biomechanics.
To support the development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Podiatry students in role as a Clinical Educator.
To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Relevant post graduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Clinical educators training
- Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Audit skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
- Relevant professional degree / diploma
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Relevant post graduate experience in specialist area
Desirable
- Communication skills training
- Membership of a relevant professional body
- Clinical educators training
- Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area.
- Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area.
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Audit skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
