Job summary
An exciting position has arisen for an experienced and motivated Podiatrist to join our friendly high risk team in Western Cheshire.
We are holding an Open Day on Wednesday 15th January 2025 from 11am until 2pm, so if you are interested in a Podiatry role at CWP please come along and meet our team! There will also be an opportunity to interview on the day.
Venue - Fountains Building,Delamere Street,Chester,CH1 4DS
You will be community based with the ability to travel across various sites within a wide geographical area. You will take part in wound care clinics, assessment clinics and high risk maintenance and prevention clinics. You will also carry out nail surgery and biomechanics.
Main duties of the job
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8,000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms and conditions apply.
Please see Job description for full details.
You will take part in regular clinical supervision and have the opportunity to develop within your chosen specialty. The department is also committed to supporting development with Master's studies and also Independent Prescribing if this piques your interest.
**We offer a relocation package of up to £8000**
The relocation package is for anyone who would need to relocate in order to take up employment with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership. Terms & Conditions apply.
CWP is also very much involved with research and audit if you are interested in this aspect of clinical care.
Informal visits or chats regarding the role very much welcomed.
37.5 hours per week (flexible and less hours than this can be considered)
Thank you for your interest in our department and any questions, please contact.
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Robust evidence of a high level of skills and post graduate education, training and development in the field of diabetes, off-loading and casting.
- The post requires the specialist to attain the Independent Prescribers qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification (master's level)
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Practice Educator's qualification
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist clinical theory and application to practice in diabetes, offloading and casting
- National and local guidelines and protcols in diabetes, off-loading and casting
- National Outcome Framework
- Current and national legislation for Podiatry
- CWP's aims and objectives in relation to the Podiatry Service
- Understanding of multidisciplinary and integrated working
- Leadership skills
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Training, presentation and facilitation skills
- Audit, research and development and projects
Experience
Essential
- Working under pressure and knowing how to prioritise
- Providing the full scope of Podiatry services
- Having worked in a diabetes specialist area
- Supervising and educating
- Continued professional development
- Introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Involvement in providing a preceptorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry
- Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Robust evidence of a high level of skills and post graduate education, training and development in the field of diabetes, off-loading and casting.
- The post requires the specialist to attain the Independent Prescribers qualification.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification (master's level)
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Practice Educator's qualification
- Training in Motivational Interviewing
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist clinical theory and application to practice in diabetes, offloading and casting
- National and local guidelines and protcols in diabetes, off-loading and casting
- National Outcome Framework
- Current and national legislation for Podiatry
- CWP's aims and objectives in relation to the Podiatry Service
- Understanding of multidisciplinary and integrated working
- Leadership skills
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Training, presentation and facilitation skills
- Audit, research and development and projects
Experience
Essential
- Working under pressure and knowing how to prioritise
- Providing the full scope of Podiatry services
- Having worked in a diabetes specialist area
- Supervising and educating
- Continued professional development
- Introducing new and innovative interventions
Desirable
- Involvement in providing a preceptorship.
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).
