Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
About
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Croydon University Hospital plays an active role in training the clinicians of the future and works in partnership with major London universities.
If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance. The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age, and any other protected characteristic in line with the Equality Act 2010.
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Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume you have not been shortlisted.
Key details
Location
Site: Leander Road Health Centre
Address: 949 London Road
Town: Croydon
Postcode: CR7 6JE
Major / Minor Region: London
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £34,521 - £41,956 per annum incl of HCAS (outer)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 5
Main area
BAND 5 Podiatrist
Croydon is a busy, exciting and diverse place to work. The borough has one of the youngest populations in London and continues to grow.
Croydon Health Services cares for local people at Croydon University Hospital, Purley Memorial Hospital and in clinics and people's homes all across the borough.
We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset and so through Listening into Action our way of engaging staff - we empower everyone at any level to initiate and bring about real improvements in our care.
Join us and be a part of the team that is making Croydon proud. #choosecroydon
Job Overview
Podiatrist
Band 5, PERMANENT, Full Time / Part - Time
The Podiatry Service is looking to recruit 2 full-time band 5 podiatrists.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our team providing a range of foot health services across the borough.
Podiatry care is delivered in various locations including Hospitals, Podiatry Clinics and patients' homes.
The position is suitable for new graduate Podiatrists who are looking for their next challenge.
Applicants must be registered with the HCPC and have a degree or equivalent in Podiatry with a Local Anaesthesia certificate.
It is essential that you have the ability to work flexibly and you should be a driver with access to a car for work purposes.
Proposed Interview Date - 28th April 2025
Advert
To be part of a highly motivated team, providing quality clinical care in a range of clinics. The post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs including diabetes and basic musculoskeletal disorders. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, liaising with all parties of the multi-professional team and overseeing and liaising to effect the administration and allocation of appointments to ensure effective implementation of the treatment plan.
Working for our organisation
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that's making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you're looking for.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
*****Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.*****
______________________________________________________Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post, but do not hear back from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.______________________________________________________ Disability Advice Line: WL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at: Telephone: 02082963786 Text: 07501066267 Email: [email protected]. Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
* HCPC registered
* Experience
Desirable criteria
* POMS
LA certificate
Essential criteria
* LA certificate
Communication
Essential criteria
* effective communication
Car driver / vehicle access
Essential criteria
* UK driving licence
* access to vehicle for work
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
* understanding / awareness of podiatry
Desirable criteria
* experience in NHS
Documents
* Job description (431.5) PDF KB
* CHS DBS Policy Statement (53.0) PDF KB
* Map of Croydon University Hospital (95.6) PDF KB
* CHS Accommodation (1.4) PDF MB
* Croydon Trust Values (324.9) PDF KB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Andrew Fisk
Job title: Podiatry Team Lead
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 020 8274 6820 #J-18808-Ljbffr