Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part time, experienced or newly qualified Podiatrists, to join our innovative and dynamic Podiatry Service in Band 6 development post. The post will be band 5 for 1-2 years whilst a development programme is completed, to gain skills, knowledge and experience in order to become a confident and competent Band 6 Podiatrist. During the development programme you will be paid at 70% of a band 6 salary.Our team provides high quality Podiatry Services to patients within the community across the Dudley Borough.
You will work in a variety of clinical settings within Dudley with the aim of delivering excellent care to high need patients in order to maintain their mobility and independence. You must have good general clinical and diagnostic skills as you will be working on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
The post holders are required to have clear communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to this service.Our podiatry service has placement rotations for staff within its own specialist teams, MSK and Diabetes / Wound clinics as well as regular sessions on the nail surgery rota.Clinical supervision/reflective practice sessions are regularly available.
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
To provide Podiatry treatment to patients across the Health Economy on the basis of clinical and podiatric need.
To use investigative and analytical skills to contribute to diagnosis, and development of individual management and treatment plans. To provide Podiatry services in a variety of primary and secondary care settings.
To participate in the departmental rotations for nail surgery, musculoskeletal clinics, tissue viability and acute services.
To work in liaison with clerical support staff in order to ensure a well-organized patient focused appointment system
To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers.
There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improve health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our team, we positively encourage applications form under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing role and we would welcome applications form people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexile working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
desirable
Desirable
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Knowledge of broad range of current podiatric practice
- Ability to assess & formulate treatment plans
- Abil to undertake domiciliary visits and commute between clinical sites
Experience
Essential
- Able to work within a team or lone working
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence in CPD
- Demontrates the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Willingness to ask for and take advice
- Team player
- Confident and friendly with enthusiasm for the Podiatry profession and patient care
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Good time management
- Positive attitude to change
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Able to manage challenging situations
- Able to motivate and organise themselves
Essential
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- BSc Podiatry Qualified
- Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
Essential
Essential
- Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
Person Specification
desirable
Desirable
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- Knowledge of broad range of current podiatric practice
- Ability to assess & formulate treatment plans
- Abil to undertake domiciliary visits and commute between clinical sites
Experience
Essential
- Able to work within a team or lone working
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence in CPD
- Demontrates the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Willingness to ask for and take advice
- Team player
- Confident and friendly with enthusiasm for the Podiatry profession and patient care
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Good time management
- Positive attitude to change
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
- Organisation skills
- Able to manage challenging situations
- Able to motivate and organise themselves
Essential
Essential
- HCPC Registered
- BSc Podiatry Qualified
- Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
Essential
Essential
- Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
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).
