Podiatrist

Job summary

Podiatrist, Band 5 development to Band 6

An exciting development opportunity for a newly qualified exceptional candidate, with demonstrable potential, to progress into an available Band 6 role. The development programme offers the successful candidate the opportunity, as a Band 5, to successfully work through and complete the competencies for Band 6.

We may consider part time applicants or those keen on working "9-day fortnights".

We are looking for clinicians who wish to develop their skills in all aspects of Podiatry (high risk care, wound care, offloading /MSK, nail surgery) and work in a supportive team.

Our Podiatry services offer care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders, e.g. diabetes that place the lower limb in a compromised situation.

All Podiatry staff are supported with regular supervision, preceptorship for newly qualified staff, annual appraisals, personal development plans and a comprehensive local and cooperate inductions.

We will nurture you gradually, and we will ensure that you're not be thrown in at the deep end. We will work with you to build your clinical skills through regular support and supervision, and ensure that you start with routine work, until you are ready to take on new patients, wound care, nail surgery and offloading.

Main duties of the job

This an exciting opportunity as Development Band 5 Podiatrist role progressing to Band 6 Podiatrist on successful completion of competencies.

• You will be required to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs.
• Nail surgery sessions will be a requirement for this post
• Care will be provided in a range of Primary and Community settings, working independently and often in within a team.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

• The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15pm but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working
• It may also be possible to work 9-day fortnights whereby you complete your full-time hours over a 2-week window in 9 working days, providing you with a "non-working day" every fortnight
• Would consider part time applications for this post however a minimum of 30 hours per week would be required

The3/4 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

• Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
• Local anaesthetic certificate
• Car driver & possess full UK driver's license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we would recommend you apply today!

About us

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• You will be provided with a work mobile and a work laptop to ensure connectivity where you work
• Whole service study days.
• Flexible working opportunities & a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity &adoption leave for eligible staff
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support & advice for staff.

Work base:TBC

Parking: Staff parking is available on site

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, & we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people & vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.A smoke free policy is in operation & smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.