Job summary Specialist Podiatrist- Band 6 Chippenham, Trowbridge, Warminster, Salisbury Flexible Full time & Part time hours available - Permanent It is an exciting time to join our team in Wiltshire. We are looking for an experienced band 6 or someone looking to take the next steps in their career. Full time and part time hours are available. We are continuing to deliver our plans to provide joint working with our community nursing teams to support patient care. The successful candidate will be part of our team providing care across Wiltshire. There will be opportunities for further development, with regular CPD within the team. The caseload is high risk care, but there will be opportunities to participate in nail surgery and MSK rotations. Main duties of the job The Podiatry department is county wide and you may be required to cover clinics at various sites within Wiltshire and the service boundaries. The successful applicant will have a close working relationship with Specialist Podiatrists within the organization to ensure that key areas such as Biomechanics services, Specialist Services for Diabetic Foot problems and Tissue Viability are delivered. As a department we are committed to utilising digital technology to improve our accessibility. Wiltshire Health and Care are an NHS partnership formed by the three local Foundation Trusts surroundingWiltshire andis focused on delivering community services by using an integrated approach for shared care. For an informal discussion please contact Paul Mabey, Head of Podiatry on 07771371040 About us Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit. There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers. We have an overall good rating from the CQC, with the majority of our services rated as Outstanding. If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for? Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9085-WHC-22098-2 Job locations Chippenham Hospital Chippenham SN15 2AJ Salisbury District Hospital Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Trowbridge Community Hospital Adcroft Street Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8PH Warminster Community Hospital The Avenue Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8QS Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description (under Supporting Documents) for more information regarding the role and to access the full person specification. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience working independently in both community and acute settings providing a high standard of care and clinical management. Experience of working to deliver high standards of client satisfaction. Experience of working with diverse needs. Involvement in programmes of audit Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team, supervising junior staff Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist podiatric care, interventions and their application. Nail Surgery experience Biomechanics experience Sound Understanding of Podiatry eligibility criteria and its application to a wide range of client groups. Desirable Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment Specialist expertise/experience Experience of supervising staff following relevant trust policies Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Podiatry Registered with the HCPC HCPC recognised Local Anaesthetic Certificate Evidence of recent and relevant CPD to demonstrate significant experience Good working knowledge across a range of podiatric practices: acute and chronic wound management, footwear, appliances, nail surgery, biomechanics Diabetic Foot Module Desirable Certificate of competency in the use of prescription only medicines Student mentorship training Proven working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace Person Specification Experience Essential Significant post registration clinical experience working independently in both community and acute settings providing a high standard of care and clinical management. Experience of working to deliver high standards of client satisfaction. Experience of working with diverse needs. Involvement in programmes of audit Experience of working within a Multi-disciplinary team, supervising junior staff Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of specialist podiatric care, interventions and their application. Nail Surgery experience Biomechanics experience Sound Understanding of Podiatry eligibility criteria and its application to a wide range of client groups. Desirable Experience of working in a complex healthcare environment Specialist expertise/experience Experience of supervising staff following relevant trust policies Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent recognised qualification in Podiatry Registered with the HCPC HCPC recognised Local Anaesthetic Certificate Evidence of recent and relevant CPD to demonstrate significant experience Good working knowledge across a range of podiatric practices: acute and chronic wound management, footwear, appliances, nail surgery, biomechanics Diabetic Foot Module Desirable Certificate of competency in the use of prescription only medicines Student mentorship training Proven working knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Address Chippenham Hospital Chippenham SN15 2AJ Employer's website https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)