Job summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Podiatry Department is inviting applications for a Band 5 Podiatrist. This is a permanent contract 0.6 wte 22.5 hours over 3 days, and will provide a strong foundation for a career in NHS podiatry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to work within the Newcastle community Podiatry Department. You will be required to provide a range of high quality podiatric interventions in a variety of clinical and domiciliary settings.
You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build and develop effective working relationships within the podiatry teams and with other healthcare professionals.
You must possess a degree in Podiatry, have your POM-A and POM-S, and be registered with the Health Care Professions Council. The position requires applicants to be able to work flexibly across the city of Newcastle Upon Tyne and you must have a driving license and access to your own transport for work purposes
- Interview date: Monday16 December 2024
- 22 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a responsible and caring individual, who must be well organized and demonstrate a professional attitude.
You will work across several community podiatry clinics and be expected to do some home visits and provide some treatments in care home settings. The role is facilitated by a team of experienced podiatrists and podiatry support staff, where you will be supported to improve your professional knowledge, skills and competencies. The caseload is variable, with a high risk cohort ; including a lot of patients with Diabetes and other underlying health conditions. Our Band 5 staff will undertake a rotation programme into Diabetes, Nail surgery and Biomechanics, learning from experienced senior clinicians.
Good communication is key to this role, which will require liaising with carers and other health care professionals to optimize the care of your patient. You will follow trust and departmental guidelines in order to provide safe and effective care to a cohort of patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to start a rewarding career in the NHS.
About us
Our staff oversee over 2 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a highly motivated team in a variety of locations, supported with supervision and mentorship until competencies are completed; with a view to autonomous working including assessment and treatment of a range of Podiatry patients.
- To provide an efficient, effective and consistent high quality Podiatry service for Newcastle Hospitals Community Health.
- To ensure that the service delivery is patient centred and reflects current and future developments within Podiatry and associated areas.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a highly motivated team in a variety of locations, supported with supervision and mentorship until competencies are completed; with a view to autonomous working including assessment and treatment of a range of Podiatry patients.
- To provide an efficient, effective and consistent high quality Podiatry service for Newcastle Hospitals Community Health.
- To ensure that the service delivery is patient centred and reflects current and future developments within Podiatry and associated areas.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Evidence of self- directed learning
SKILLS
Essential
- High quality clinical skills.
- Good communication skills; good verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- bility to manage noncompliance / conflict.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of dealing with elderly patients.
- Critical / reflective analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working with elderly patients
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Podiatry Diploma / Degree
- State Registration to Health and Care Professions Council.
- Registered with the HCPC as POM-A prescriptions only medicines -administration
- Must hold current clean driving licence and willing to use car for work.
Desirable
- Experience of working with computer systems.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Evidence of self- directed learning
SKILLS
Essential
- High quality clinical skills.
- Good communication skills; good verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical skills.
- bility to manage noncompliance / conflict.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of dealing with elderly patients.
- Critical / reflective analysis
Desirable
- Experience of working with elderly patients
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Podiatry Diploma / Degree
- State Registration to Health and Care Professions Council.
- Registered with the HCPC as POM-A prescriptions only medicines -administration
- Must hold current clean driving licence and willing to use car for work.
Desirable
- Experience of working with computer systems.
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).
