Job summary
Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work in an "Outstanding" Trust? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!
We have a vacancy for enthusiastic Band 6, Specialised Podiatrist to join our brilliant podiatry team in the Chesterfield and North East locality of Derbyshire Community Health Services
As well as direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs you will work with a wide variety of patient types which may include working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams in acute trusts.
The post will require flexibility and ability to work across sites and teams according to service needs and therefore transport will be essential.
Main duties of the job
What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?
- The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes.
- The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop close working relationships with our Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes team in the local acute trust, our Podiatric Surgery team, other DCHS services and local NHS Trusts.
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
- Supportive Mentorship and Preceptorship.
- CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
- To become part of our Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
- The opportunity to influence and help make changes in the service, to use innovative technology and to make a difference.
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
- To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care.
- To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care packages in order to maximize ulcer prevention for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease, vascular problems and wound management.
- The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care to patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanics.
- As part of the Podiatry Team and Wider Trust, contribute to the development and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
- To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care.
- To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care packages in order to maximize ulcer prevention for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease, vascular problems and wound management.
- The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care to patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanics.
- As part of the Podiatry Team and Wider Trust, contribute to the development and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatry
- Registrant of Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Local Anaesthesia Certificate
- Participating in CPD
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post Graduate experience
- Evidence of clinical development following graduation
- Able to assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate for a wider range of clinical needs
- Ability to assess Diabetic patients
- Experience of minor surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised physical skills
- Able to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
Car Driver
Essential
- Car driver with a full driving licence or the ability to travel across loaction during the working day
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatry
- Registrant of Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Local Anaesthesia Certificate
- Participating in CPD
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Post Graduate experience
- Evidence of clinical development following graduation
- Able to assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate for a wider range of clinical needs
- Ability to assess Diabetic patients
- Experience of minor surgical procedures
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised physical skills
- Able to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
Car Driver
Essential
- Car driver with a full driving licence or the ability to travel across loaction during the working day
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Chatsworth Road
Chesterfield
S40 2AB
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
