Job summary
Employer heading
Community Specialist Podiatrist
NHS AfC: Band 6
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities.听 DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer.听 Selection will be on a basis of merit.听 The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy.听 To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
Be outstanding 鈥 join an outstanding team!
Job overview
Are you passionate about Podiatry? Would you like to work in an 鈥淥utstanding鈥 Trust? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!
We have a vacancy for enthusiastic Band 6, Specialised Podiatrist to join our brilliant podiatry team in the Amber Valley/Erewash / Derby City and South Dales.
As well as direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs you will work with a wide variety of patient types which may include working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams in acute trusts.
The post will require flexibility and ability to work across sites and teams according to service needs and therefore transport will be essential.
Main duties of the job
What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?
- The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient鈥檚 homes.听
- The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop close working relationships with our recently established Interdisciplinary Non-Diabetic Wound care clinic, the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes team in the local acute trust, our Podiatric Surgery team, other DCHS services and local NHS Trusts.
- An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.
- Supportive Mentorship and Preceptorship.
- CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
- To become part of our Team.听 To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
- The opportunity to influence and help make changes in the service, to use innovative听 technology听 and to make a difference.
Working for our organisation
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people鈥檚 own homes and via virtual consultations.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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- To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care.
- To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care packages in order to maximize ulcer prevention 听for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease, vascular problems and wound management.
- The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care to patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanics.
- As part of the Podiatry Team and Wider Trust, contribute to the development and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatry
- Registrant of Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- Local Anaesthesia Certificate
- Participating in CPD
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post Graduate experience
- Evidence of clinical development following graduation
- Able to assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate for a wider range of clinical needs
- Ability to assess Diabetic patients
- Experience of minor surgical procedures
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate highly specialised physical skills
- Able to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
Car Driver
Essential criteria
- Car driver with a full driving licence or the ability to travel across loaction during the working day
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ms Deborah Brown
- Job title
- Divisional Podiatry Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825 437115
- Additional information
If you would like to visit us or have any questions about this role please contact:
Deborah Brown, Divisional Podiatry Manager
Monday to Friday, [email protected]
07825 437115
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