Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated podiatrist with a 'can do' attitude to work with the Gateshead Podiatry Service. We will welcome applications from newly qualified graduates, who will be supported in post by an assigned mentor.
The successful applicant will work within Gateshead, providing podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings including community clinics, care homes and on a domiciliary basis. A full, clean driving license is essential, and must have access to your own vehicle and be able to travel and work independently.
This Band 5 post may also encompass aspects such as lone working, diabetes foot care, wound care, nail surgery, chairside biomechanics and orthoses manufacture. Applicants will need to be competent autonomous practitioners to meet the current caseload demands.
Please see the job description for the definitive qualifications, knowledge and skills required for this post.
Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both.
Main duties of the job
o provide routine podiatry care to a diverse range of patients within Gateshead Community.
To assess and review patients appropriately and develop and adjust care packages relevant to patient's needs.
To provide diabetic care including the identification of diabetic risk factors, undertaking annual diabetic risk classification and the categorisation of patients into the appropriate risk banding.
To manage patients presenting with chronic disease (e.g. rheumatological conditions), auto immune conditions (E.g. HIV, AIDS), to manage patients presenting with high risk infectious diseases (e.g. MRSA, Hepatitis).
To potentially manage patients presenting with vascular problems and wound management / tissue viability issues who present in lower risk clinics.
To undertake nail surgery assessments and treatment as appropriate.
To manufacture and provide simple insoles, orthoses and chairside appliances.
To be responsible for the assessment of all patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate footcare education advice.
To maintain Registration with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) and to work within the HCPC Code of Conduct, Clinical governance policies and procedures and adhere to the Patient's Charter.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based in the podiatry service with a nominal base at Bensham Hospital within Gateshead.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main roles and responsibilities of this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will be based in the podiatry service with a nominal base at Bensham Hospital within Gateshead.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the main roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Skills
Essential
- BSc Podiatry
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development (or newly qualified)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Able to undertake lone domiciliary visits, carry equipment and undertake treatment in non-clinical settings
- Able to drive own car independently, sometimes in inclement weather.
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients, disease pathology types, including the 'at risk' foot (this may have been during learning if newly qualified)
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of using the EMIS patient record system
- Experience of MDT and inter-agency working
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to cope with and diffuse sometimes difficult, stressful and confrontational situations
- Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills with practical experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- IT Skills - able to use excel, word, powepoint, outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications / Skills
Essential
- BSc Podiatry
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and professional development (or newly qualified)
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Able to undertake lone domiciliary visits, carry equipment and undertake treatment in non-clinical settings
- Able to drive own car independently, sometimes in inclement weather.
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients, disease pathology types, including the 'at risk' foot (this may have been during learning if newly qualified)
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of using the EMIS patient record system
- Experience of MDT and inter-agency working
Skills / Attributes / Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to cope with and diffuse sometimes difficult, stressful and confrontational situations
- Excellent organisational skills including an ability to prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills with practical experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- IT Skills - able to use excel, word, powepoint, outlook
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).
