Job summary
We are looking for an Advanced Podiatrist specialising in Rheumatology at Band 7 within in our Podiatry department.
You will develop, lead, provide and evaluate a specialist podiatric rheumatology service that optimises the health of patients with rheumatology disease and ensures the service is implemented within timeframes and existing resources.
Providing professional clinical leadership for all staff within Podiatry and the rheumatology multi-disciplinary team (MDT) , thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in specialist care are continually maintained and improved.
Main duties of the job
- Be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients, providing a comprehensive range of specialist podiatric interventions to include biomechanical assessment, prescription of orthoses, steroid injection therapy, ultrasound scanning, wound care and other therapeutic interventions.
- To liaise with other health and social care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the patients with rheumatology foot disease.
- The clinics will be run at Torbay and Newton Abbot hospitals and they will work closely with Podiatrists, GP's and rheumatology consultants, OTs, physiotherapists, orthotists in secondary care and will also include community clinics when indicated.
About us
The podiatry department consists of 45 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 admin staff.
This role will involve close working with the rheumatology team , including consultants, OTs, physiotherapists and orthotists
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
#caretojoinus
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registered Podiatrist to Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Masters degree
- Non-medical independent prescribing
- steriod injection qualification
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of National Rheumatology guidance
- Excellent time management, research and organisational skills
- Knowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
- Ability to produce training packages on rheumatology assessments for departmental staff and other health care professionals
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- State Registered Podiatrist to Health and Care Professions Council
- Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Masters degree
- Non-medical independent prescribing
- steriod injection qualification
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- In depth knowledge of National Rheumatology guidance
- Excellent time management, research and organisational skills
- Knowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
- Ability to produce training packages on rheumatology assessments for departmental staff and other health care professionals
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).
