Job summary
"EPUT has supported several individuals over many years to complete their Podiatric Surgery training and gain their Certificate of Completion from the Royal College of Podiatry.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within EPUT Essex Podiatric Surgery team and we are seeking an enthusiastic Podiatrist with at least 3 years' post registration experience, who is interested in working towards their Podiatric Surgery qualification.
Main duties of the job
The role will require the person to provide highly specialised Podiatric Surgical assistance to the Consultant Podiatric Surgeons within Essex Community Podiatric Surgery Services, based on and utilising additional competencies and knowledge gained through postgraduate development and on the job training. They will work as an integral member of the podiatric surgical team, and will exercise judgement in using the most appropriate skills and techniques to improve and maintain the quality of life for patients with foot problems, which can be addressed surgically.
In addition, the post holder may act as appoint of contact for the surgical service with members of the public and other healthcare professionals, being comfortable and confident in their dealings with all hospital staff.
To act within specific service protocols for provision of Podiatric Surgery, including compliance with clinical governance, scope of practice. The post will include assessment and diagnosis of patients, the planned and directed implementation of treatment programmes, and the provision of foot health education, and advice both pre- and postoperatively to patients, as well as advice to relatives and other health professionals."
The successful applicant will be expected to work across South and West Essex depending on the need of the service.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To provide highly specialised Podiatric Surgical assistance to the Consultant Podiatric Surgeons within Essex Community Services, based on and utilising additional competencies and knowledge gained through postgraduate development and on the job training.
Working as an integral member of the podiatric surgical team, the post holder will exercise judgement in using the most appropriate skills and techniques to improve and maintain the quality of life for patients with foot problems, which can be addressed surgically. In addition, the post holder may act as appoint of contact for the surgical service with members of the public and other healthcare professionals, being comfortable and confident in their dealings with all hospital staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To provide highly specialised Podiatric Surgical assistance to the Consultant Podiatric Surgeons within Essex Community Services, based on and utilising additional competencies and knowledge gained through postgraduate development and on the job training.
Working as an integral member of the podiatric surgical team, the post holder will exercise judgement in using the most appropriate skills and techniques to improve and maintain the quality of life for patients with foot problems, which can be addressed surgically. In addition, the post holder may act as appoint of contact for the surgical service with members of the public and other healthcare professionals, being comfortable and confident in their dealings with all hospital staff.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of appropriate specialist post graduate development
- Part A qualification or 2 years of MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery
- IRMER - Ionising Radiation, (POPUMET) certificate
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Injection therapy certificate
Desirable
- Design and implementation of research and developing programmes of care
- Research and publications portfolio
- Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of multi-professional working and clinical practice in a community and secondary care setting
- Post graduate experience/clinical expertise in the musculoskeletal/surgical field including post graduate education
Desirable
- Formal research expertise
- Audit experience
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of coordinating theatre sessions for Podiatric Surgeons
- Knowledge and awareness of the evolving NHS health care agenda and its implications for Podiatric Surgery
Desirable
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of South Essex as a working environment
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of appropriate specialist post graduate development
- Part A qualification or 2 years of MSc in Theory of Podiatric Surgery
- IRMER - Ionising Radiation, (POPUMET) certificate
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia Injection therapy certificate
Desirable
- Design and implementation of research and developing programmes of care
- Research and publications portfolio
- Understand the impact of clinical targets and development of local services
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of multi-professional working and clinical practice in a community and secondary care setting
- Post graduate experience/clinical expertise in the musculoskeletal/surgical field including post graduate education
Desirable
- Formal research expertise
- Audit experience
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate high level of clinical practice working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of coordinating theatre sessions for Podiatric Surgeons
- Knowledge and awareness of the evolving NHS health care agenda and its implications for Podiatric Surgery
Desirable
- Demonstrate at least 3 years' experience of working with surgical patients
- Demonstrate evidence of knowledge of South Essex as a working environment
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).
