Band 6 (band 5 career progression would be considered)
Main area Podiatry Grade Band 6 (band 5 career progression would be considered) Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Job share
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week Job ref 364-A-8588-A
Site Addison House Town Harlow Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, plus 5% HCA Salary period Yearly Closing 19/02/2025 23:59
About Us
EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.
* We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
* We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.
EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).
Job overview
Specialist Podiatrist
Full Time
Band 6
Plus 5% fringe London weighting
37.5 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved within a small dynamic team of community podiatrists caring for patients in West Essex.
We are looking for an experienced, well-motivated, forward thinking Podiatrist who is looking for the opportunity to demonstrate and further their clinical skills and join our friendly, progressive team. (Band 5 looking for career progression will also be considered on merit)
You will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team and have excellent clinical and communication skills, these skills are essential as you will be providing a quality service to patients in a variety of clinical settings including patient’s homes.
We have specialist clinics in Diabetes, Wound care, Nail Surgery and Musculoskeletal Podiatry.
Staff are well supported and encouraged to progress their skills and knowledge.
You will need to be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Car driver and access to vehicle for job role essential.
Main duties of the job
* To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools to provide a high quality service.
* To develop and implement treatment plans both in clinical and domiciliary settings.
* To participate in new patient assessment clinics, routine clinics, ulcer clinics, domiciliary and nail surgery.
* To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff and other health care professionals.
* To work in collaboration with specialist teams, GP’s, and other health care professionals.
* To work in accordance with the departments standards and professional codes of conduct.
* To be responsible for maintaining accurate and appropriate standards of documentation.
* Participate in and encourage sharing of best practice and knowledge.
* To participate in delivering training and education to both patients, students and other health professionals.
* To supervise and monitor students on placement and apprentices.
* Undertake physical assessment of patients in clinic or domiciliary setting.
Person specification
* Diploma/degree in Podiatry
* Knowledge and experience working in the NHS with high risk feet
* Evidence of CPD
* HCPC registration
* Vascular Module
* Supplementary Prescriber
* Car driver and access to vehicle for work purposes
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment.
If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us.
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