Job summary
The Podiatry team in York are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Podiatrist to a band 7 role specializing in Biomechanics/MSK Podiatry. While this role covers a wide range of MSK problems, previous experience or keen interest in the offloading of the diabetic foot would be an advantage as the post holder will be working alongside Diabetes and High risk colleagues for part of the week.
Main duties of the job
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, provides the Podiatry Service to the whole of North Yorkshire and York area, this covers approximately 3200 square miles and is provided from over 65 clinical locations.
The service is managed in 4 Locality based teams.
The York team consists of 24 Podiatrists supported by 3 Assistants/technicians and we provide service to 13 clinic locations in this area.
The role will be supported by Principal Podiatrist in Biomechanics and the Podiatry Professional Lead the other Podiatry team leads.
We will welcome applications from HCPC registered Podiatrists, who are looking for a step up from a band 6 post into a service with a good reputation for quality provision to our patients.
This post will be based at White Cross Court, York, a purpose built Podiatry facility, but the post holder may be expected to work at other locations, as such car driver or ability to travel is essential.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry service has a good reputation for supporting staff and career development. We also work in partnership with a number of universities in undertaking clinical research and are currently involved in clinical trials.
The HDFT Podiatry service is an integrated providing both community and Acute Podiatry services, with our Podiatry staff working in York Hospital under a SLA, a model that provided seamless service for patients due to the one team model
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the York team, having demonstrated good career development to date with evidence of study at a masters level.
To assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex lower limb MSK problems, liaising with members of Podiatry team, primary and secondary care teams.
To support band 5 & 6 Podiatrists assessing and treating less complex MSK problems
For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the York team, having demonstrated good career development to date with evidence of study at a masters level.
To assess, diagnose and treat patients with complex lower limb MSK problems, liaising with members of Podiatry team, primary and secondary care teams.
To support band 5 & 6 Podiatrists assessing and treating less complex MSK problems
For more information please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Bsc Podiatry
- MSc in podiatric medicine or evidence of working at Masters Level in appropriate field.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years of highly specialised clinical experience, in an NHS environment working in the field of Biomechanics, or completion of appopriate skill based compitencies.
Person Specification
Education and training
Essential
- Bsc Podiatry
- MSc in podiatric medicine or evidence of working at Masters Level in appropriate field.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years of highly specialised clinical experience, in an NHS environment working in the field of Biomechanics, or completion of appopriate skill based compitencies.
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).
