This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic podiatrist to join our friendly, supportive podiatry team in the Eastern locality. The demand for specialist podiatry care is growing, and many of our patients are now high risk, requiring regular podiatry intervention and education for the prevention and management of foot ulceration and amputation. Other important areas of service delivery include the surgical removal of ingrowing toe nails and the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) lower limb conditions. We are looking to grow our workforce by creating a strong team of both registered and non-registered clinicians.
This role is integral to our mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across various settings, including community clinics, acute outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and domiciliary care.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
* Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of podiatric needs, as well as discharging patients who have completed treatment or who do not meet the service access criteria.
* Opportunities to take part in nail surgery, MSK, wound care, education and audit.
* Work flexibly across multiple sites to meet the needs of the service.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team setting.
* Utilise strong organisational skills to work independently and contribute to service development.
About You:
* Must be a registered HCPC podiatrist
* Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
* Ability to work independently and take initiative.
* Flexible and adaptable to meet the service demands.
* A sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management is important, as well as being up to date with national guidelines and current best practice.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a friendly and supportive podiatry team.
* Join the trust preceptorship programme.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
* Contribute to a service that makes a significant impact on patients' lives, particularly those at high risk of foot complications.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am - 16:30pm
Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024
Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings.
For further information please contact: Laura Brown, Community Podiatry Service Manager on laura.brown@nhs.net, 01392 356127
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Benefits
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit:
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Employer details
Employer name
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Newcourt House, Newcourt Drive,
Exeter
Devon
EX2 7JQ
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