Job summary
Podiatrist - Band 6 Permanent, Part Time - 22.5 hours per week
Tameside and Glossop Podiatry Team inclusive of the High Risk Foot Team and the Musculoskeletal Team deliver services throughout Tameside and Glossop in a variety of settings.
We are a dynamic team who pride ourselves on striving for the best outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
To assess diagnose, develop and implement individualised management plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.
As an autonomous practitioner, the post holder will also beexpected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care forpatients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.
To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high quality podiatry service. Workingindependently in both community and clinical settings.
The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical management and administration of a clinicalsite/s. This will involve the day-to-day supervision of other podiatrists, and podiatry assistants.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine if gained pre 1993
- Health Care Professional Council registration
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
- Member of the professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist professional knowledge acquired through post registration CPD, notably nail surgery, biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, vascular assessment, Paediatrics and diabetes.
- Above average knowledge of medical conditions to assist in diagnosis gained through CPD -taught courses, shadowing other healthcare staff.
- CPR including administration of adrenalin
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
- In depth knowledge of administration systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised in designated areas
- Exceptional diagnostic skills
- Good communication (written and verbal), negotiation and persuasive skills
- Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the Service
- Able to handle sensitive situations
- Well -developed problem solving skills
- Flexibility in handling work pressures
- Strong commitment to personal development
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills to delegate work to other staff
- Delegate duties to Podiatry Assistant
- Exceptional accuracy re administrative procedures, appointment scheduling, transfer of notes
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Training/talks/group -work skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine if gained pre 1993
- Health Care Professional Council registration
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
- Member of the professional body
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist professional knowledge acquired through post registration CPD, notably nail surgery, biomechanics, wound care, dermatology, vascular assessment, Paediatrics and diabetes.
- Above average knowledge of medical conditions to assist in diagnosis gained through CPD -taught courses, shadowing other healthcare staff.
- CPR including administration of adrenalin
- Demonstrable knowledge of clinical audit
- In depth knowledge of administration systems
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to work unsupervised in designated areas
- Exceptional diagnostic skills
- Good communication (written and verbal), negotiation and persuasive skills
- Well motivated with a positive attitude to developing the Service
- Able to handle sensitive situations
- Well -developed problem solving skills
- Flexibility in handling work pressures
- Strong commitment to personal development
- Able to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills to delegate work to other staff
- Delegate duties to Podiatry Assistant
- Exceptional accuracy re administrative procedures, appointment scheduling, transfer of notes
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Training/talks/group -work skills
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).
