Band 6 Community Podiatrist

Sanctuary Personnel; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Flexible Hours

Professional Growth

Broad Community Engagement

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Band 6 Community Podiatrist in Oxfordshire to join a dedicated team delivering high-risk foot care and wound management. The role is ongoing, full-time, and based on site in Oxford.

You will assess patients, provide specialist interventions, and work within multidisciplinary teams to improve foot health outcomes. Applicants should hold BSc Podiatry with HCPC registration and have experience in biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, orthoses prescription, and

Qualifications

• Qualified podiatrist with HCPC registration.
• Experience in high-risk foot and ulcer management.
• Biomechanical assessments and gait analysis experience.
• Orthoses prescription and nail surgery experience.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage high-risk foot conditions.
• Deliver specialist wound care and ulcer management.
• Liaise with GPs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage waiting lists.
• Foot health promotion and patient education.

Skills

Podiatry

Wound care

Biomechanical assessment

Gait analysis

Orthoses prescription

Nail surgery

Patient education

Driving licence

Education

BSc Podiatry or equivalent qualification

HCPC registration

Job description

JOB-20240830-308dfb04

Job Title:

Band 6 Community Podiatrist

Specialism:

Podiatry

Location:

Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Salary:

Up to £26.00 per hour

Type:

Ongoing | Full Time

Are you ready to step into an exciting role as a Band 6 Community Podiatrist in beautiful Oxford, Oxfordshire? This ongoing, full-time position offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your podiatry skills while earning up to £26.00 per hour. Dive into a diverse community-based role focusing on high-risk foot care, wound management, and specialist interventions.

Perks and benefits:

• Full-time: Enjoy the security and stability of a full-time position, allowing you to focus all your energy on providing the best care possible.
• Flexible Hours: Maintain a perfect work-life balance with a role that caters to a variety of schedules.
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience in a specialised area of podiatry, enhancing your career prospects in the long term.
• Broad Community Engagement: Connect with a wide range of healthcare professionals and communities, bolstering your professional network.

What you will do:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with high-risk foot conditions.
• Deliver specialist wound care and ulcer management interventions.
• Assess and manage patients with circulatory and neurological deficits affecting foot health.
• Undertake biomechanical assessments and gait analysis.
• Prescribe and manufacture orthoses where appropriate.
• Manage patients requiring nail surgery and local anaesthetic procedures.
• Manage an identified community caseload independently.
• Liaise with GPs, Community Nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver foot health promotion and patient education.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage waiting lists effectively.

Additional Information:

• This role requires specialist wound care knowledge, and you must be a car owner/driver.
• Your caseload will include high-risk foot and ulcer management.

Requirements:

• BSc Podiatry or equivalent qualification, with HCPC registration.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and relevant community podiatry experience.
• Specialist wound care experience, including treating and managing high-risk and ulcerated feet.
• Experience in biomechanical assessments, gait analysis, orthoses prescription, and nail surgery.
• Proven experience managing complex podiatry caseloads.
• Strong communication, IT literacy, and patient education skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements:

• Postgraduate Podiatry qualification.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams, supporting Foot Care Assistants, and contributing to audit and service improvements.

Why Oxford?

Located in Oxfordshire, Oxford is a culturally rich and vibrant city, known for its stunning architecture, academic excellence, and lively community. Whether you enjoy soaking up history, exploring the picturesque countryside, or indulging in a diverse culinary scene, Oxford offers an enriching place to live and work. Join us in this exceptional opportunity and be part of a community that values health and wellbeing.