An opportunity has arisen for a full time or part time experienced or newly qualified Podiatrist to join our innovative and dynamic Podiatry Service as a Band 5, in view to work through a development programme to gain experience in order to become a confident and competent Band 6 Podiatrist. Our team provides high quality Podiatry Services to patients within the community across the Dudley area.
You will work in a variety of clinical settings within Dudley with the aim of delivering excellent care to high need patients in order to maintain their mobility and independence. You must have good general clinical and diagnostic skills as you will be working on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
The post holder is required to have clear communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to this service, which benefits from being part of this Integrated Trust. Our podiatry service has placement rotations for staff within its own specialist teams, MSK and Diabetes / Wound clinics as well as regular sessions on the nail surgery rota and clinical supervision/reflective practice sessions.
You will be expected to travel across Dudley to work, including undertaking home visits; therefore, it is essential that you are a car driver/owner.
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
1. To provide Podiatry treatment to patients across the Health Economy on the basis of clinical and podiatric need.
2. To use investigative and analytical skills to contribute to diagnosis and development of individual management and treatment plans.
3. To provide Podiatry services in a variety of care settings.
4. To participate in departmental rotations for nail surgery, musculoskeletal clinics, tissue viability, and acute services.
5. To work in liaison with clerical support staff in order to ensure a well-organized patient-focused appointment system.
6. To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives, and carers and to participate in foot health training.
7. There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.
About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do, which is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care and improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive employer where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to work-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Desirable
* RCOP Member
Knowledge & Training
Essential
* Knowledge of a broad range of current podiatric practice
* Ability to assess & formulate treatment plans
* Ability to undertake domiciliary visits and commute between clinical sites
Experience
Essential
* Able to work within a team or lone working
* Evidence of reflective practice
* Evidence in CPD
* Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally in a clear and logical manner
* Willingness to ask for and take advice
* Team player
* Confident and friendly with enthusiasm for the Podiatry profession and patient care
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
* Good time management
* Positive attitude to change
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential
* Organisation skills
* Able to manage challenging situations
* Able to motivate and organise themselves
Essential
* HCPC Registered
* BSc Podiatry Qualified
* Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
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