For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of podiatric needs.
2. Discharging patients who have completed treatment, or who do not meet the service access criteria.
3. Opportunities to take part in nail surgery, MSK, wound care, education and audit.
4. 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:
1. Must be a registered HCPC podiatrist.
2. Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
3. Ability to work independently and take initiative.
4. Flexible and adaptable to meet the service demands.
5. 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?
1. Be part of a friendly and supportive podiatry team.
2. Join the trust preceptorship programme.
3. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
4. 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 (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).
Contact Information:
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. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Benefits:
1. We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
2. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
3. Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
4. 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
5. Access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
6. Extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options.
7. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
8. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
9. Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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