Job summary Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust are currently seeking an experienced Podiatrist to provide a high quality, responsive service for patients in inpatient settings within the Buckinghamshire areas which include; Stoke Mandeville Hospital, HP21 8AL High Wycombe Amersham Various Community Locations across Buckinghamshire Are you passionate and experienced in providing Podiatry services? Would you like to be part of a highly qualified team providing support for patients working in an integrated hospital and community service? If so, we would like to hear from you today Working in Buckinghamshire, you will be part of a 6,000 person team of highly trained clinical staff, working with a Trust whose goal is to Collaborate with each other, aspire to be the best, respect everyone, and enable people to take responsibility. The care for a population of 500,000 patients across their 3 hospital sites, local bases and the community. Their stroke service is one of the best in the region, and are a centre for burns and plastics, along with a world famous National Spinal Injuries Centre. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of specialised Podiatry knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients presenting with complex problems, often with underlying conditions such Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and PVD. The role requires the use of biomechanical knowledge in patients treatment planning, as well delivering wound care healing therapies to a high standard. Our podiatry service has placement rotations for staff within its own specialist teams, such as Rheumatology, MSK and Diabetes / Wound clinics as well as regular sessions on the nail surgery rota. We meet for monthly staff meetings and clinical reasoning sessions. There will be a small home visiting caseload. About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £22 to £27 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0042-25-79088 Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust Mandeville Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL Wycombe General Hospital Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2TT Job description Job responsibilities To work within a team of podiatrists and assistants providing podiatric treatment for those patients who meet the Buckinghamshire Healthcare criteria for NHS treatment. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including Health Centres, GP surgeries, home visits, hospital out-patient clinics and inpatients. To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for a variety of high-risk patient groups with specialised care needs. This will include patients with chronic diseases, tissue viability and wound care management. To have responsibility and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work for patients, delegating as necessary and referring onward only in urgent or exceptional cases. To deliver evidence-based podiatry interventions that will contribute to the maintenance of patient mobility and independence. To work as an effective member of the Podiatry team without supervision, in lone working situations when required. Job description Job responsibilities To work within a team of podiatrists and assistants providing podiatric treatment for those patients who meet the Buckinghamshire Healthcare criteria for NHS treatment. Care will be provided in a variety of settings including Health Centres, GP surgeries, home visits, hospital out-patient clinics and inpatients. To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for a variety of high-risk patient groups with specialised care needs. This will include patients with chronic diseases, tissue viability and wound care management. To have responsibility and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work for patients, delegating as necessary and referring onward only in urgent or exceptional cases. To deliver evidence-based podiatry interventions that will contribute to the maintenance of patient mobility and independence. To work as an effective member of the Podiatry team without supervision, in lone working situations when required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications Essential Podiatry degree or equivalent Desirable HCPC Registered Essential Criteria Essential Experience in wound care Desirable Experience using RiO system Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualifications Essential Podiatry degree or equivalent Desirable HCPC Registered Essential Criteria Essential Experience in wound care Desirable Experience using RiO system 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. 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. 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust Mandeville Road Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP21 8AL Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)