Job summary
We are looking for dynamic, industrious and flexible Podiatrist to join a progressive and forward-thinking team that shares a great passion vision in improving care for people with diabetes in Shropshire.
Post holders will be based within the purpose-built diabetes centre at the Royal Shrewsbury hospital with a satellite clinic in the Princess Royal Hospital and will provide both inpatient and outpatient services including the MDfT service. You will work within our busy 5 days a week multi-disciplinary diabetes foot clinic. The work will include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of clinical and medical needs. Clinical time will be spent working withing the multidisciplinary diabetes foot team to provide integrated care to outpatients and in patients with acute and complex problems associated with diabetes.
We would like to hear from you if are a Band 6 level podiatrist, who is keen to provide highly specialist podiatry treatment to people with active foot disease within the hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the job are to provide specialist footcare for patients with complex high risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds and patients with neuropathic and vascular complications. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload working autonomously as well as work as part of the multi-disciplinary foot team.
About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSc Honours degree in Podiatry
- HCPC
- Royal college of Podiatry Diabetes Foot module
Desirable
- Involvement in specialist interest group
- Registered member of The College of Podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Previous post graduate experience of managing high risk podiatry patients
- Specialist knowledge of podiatry assessment and treatment technique
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g Nice Guidelines, The Royal college of Podiatry/ Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/ Ethics, Health and safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity
- Evidence of continual Professional development
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
- An understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence-based practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Ability to work as part of a team showing cooperation and collaboration with other team members
- Enthusiasm for continued learning and both professional and clinical improvement
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance if needed
- Computer literate
- Able to adapt to different working environments eg, ward, MDT, standalone clinic
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised BSc Honours degree in Podiatry
- HCPC
- Royal college of Podiatry Diabetes Foot module
Desirable
- Involvement in specialist interest group
- Registered member of The College of Podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Previous post graduate experience of managing high risk podiatry patients
- Specialist knowledge of podiatry assessment and treatment technique
- Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures e.g Nice Guidelines, The Royal college of Podiatry/ Health and Care Professionals Council Code of Conduct/ Ethics, Health and safety, Infection Control, Equality and Diversity
- Evidence of continual Professional development
- Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education and in service training of less experienced staff/students and assistants
- An understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service including experience of quality issues, audit and evidence-based practice
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between hospital sites
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills
- Ability to motivate and negotiate to encourage reluctant and challenging patients
- Ability to work as part of a team showing cooperation and collaboration with other team members
- Enthusiasm for continued learning and both professional and clinical improvement
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work autonomously with ability to seek guidance if needed
- Computer literate
- Able to adapt to different working environments eg, ward, MDT, standalone clinic
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Hummingbird Department, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
