Job summary
The post will be based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn.There will be an average of 3.5 PAs Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care, with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional Activities.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients.
Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
The provision of a first-class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans.
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust.
There is one other Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon colleague with a sub-specialist interest in Foot and ankle surgery.
Your remit will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for Orthopaedic foot and ankle problems with a particular focus on providing surgical input when necessary as part of an multi-disciplinary process for patients with diabetic foot problems.
Main duties of the job
The Locum Podiatric Surgeon will be responsible for the diagnosis, surgical and non-surgical management of complex foot and ankle conditions.
You will deliver care aimed at improving patient mobility and reducing long-term disability by performing elective foot and ankle surgeries.
You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including diabetic services, vascular and physiotherapy.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree, plus additional knowledge and experience of treating high-risk patients; relevant postgraduate certification.
- F.C.Pod. S and Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training.
- Registered with HCPC
- Holds approved qualification in local analgesia
- Prescription only medicines certificate
- IRMER certificate
- Detailed knowledge of relevant legislative, regulatory and professional issues relating to surgical practice. ILS certificate or its recommended equivalent.
Experience and skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with patients in an emergency situation; ability to respond appropriately and deal with frequently distressing or emotional situations.
- Manual dexterity, good hand to eye coordination, good eyesight.
- Able to do shifts/flexible working
- Ability to work as part of a team and encourage team working in others, setting an example of the highest professional demeanour.
- Excellent verbal and written skills (communication with staff, colleagues and patients; record keeping skills); ability to impart knowledge in a sympathetic and coherent way
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to and basic understanding of podiatry services (work and current philosophy)
- Respect for others and positive attitude to the concept of critical review.
- Empathy to patient needs and caring attitude towards service provision; Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree, plus additional knowledge and experience of treating high-risk patients; relevant postgraduate certification.
- F.C.Pod. S and Certificate of Completion of Surgical Training.
- Registered with HCPC
- Holds approved qualification in local analgesia
- Prescription only medicines certificate
- IRMER certificate
- Detailed knowledge of relevant legislative, regulatory and professional issues relating to surgical practice. ILS certificate or its recommended equivalent.
Experience and skills
Essential
- Ability to cope with patients in an emergency situation; ability to respond appropriately and deal with frequently distressing or emotional situations.
- Manual dexterity, good hand to eye coordination, good eyesight.
- Able to do shifts/flexible working
- Ability to work as part of a team and encourage team working in others, setting an example of the highest professional demeanour.
- Excellent verbal and written skills (communication with staff, colleagues and patients; record keeping skills); ability to impart knowledge in a sympathetic and coherent way
Other requirements
Essential
- Commitment to and basic understanding of podiatry services (work and current philosophy)
- Respect for others and positive attitude to the concept of critical review.
- Empathy to patient needs and caring attitude towards service provision; Knowledge of current NHS trends which influence service provision
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
