Job Title: Podiatrist
Trust: Livewell Southwest
Location: Derriford Hospital, PL6 8DH
Ward: Diabetes Specialist Podiatry Team
Pay Rate: £23.52
Shift Patterns: 37.5HRS / M-F / 8:30-16:30
Why might this job interest you?
Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the field of podiatry? The Diabetes Specialist Team at Livewell Southwest are looking for a dedicated Podiatrist who thrives on keeping patients on their toes, delivering top-notch care from heel to toe. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear from you.
Within this role, you will undertake a wide range of clinical duties delivering all aspects of podiatric care with high emphasis on providing advanced specialist high-quality podiatric care to patients with diabetes. The post requires the provision of this expert care at Band 7 level and will incorporate the advanced assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of patients presenting with (but not exclusively) diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, acute and chronic foot wounds, as well as those patients with general care needs.
In this role you will be required to:
1. Be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of Podiatric Care for patients.
2. Provide a range of treatments to a variety of patients including screening, palliative care, health promotion and intensive therapeutics.
What you’ll need:
1. Degree or equivalent in podiatry.
2. HCPC Registration.
3. Previous NHS experience.
4. Demonstrate good organisation skills and ability to create accurate care plans.
5. Evidence of continual professional development.
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of:
* Relevant Qualifications.
* Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
* Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
* Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
* Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £23.52 per hour
Licence/Certification:
* HCPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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