Band 7 Podiatrist

Pulse; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is recruiting an experienced Podiatrist for a full-time position in the Dudley area. The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of experience with the Podiatry population and current registration with the HCPC. Responsibilities include providing nail care services, conducting foot risk assessments, and engaging in patient education. Competitive pay rate of up to £34 per hour offered.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1-year experience working exclusively with the Podiatry population.
• Current and valid registration with the HCPC as a Podiatrist.
• Proven experience in podiatric care, particularly within a Band 7 role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nail care services and perform debridement.
• Conduct thorough diabetic foot risk assessments.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and escalate care.
• Make referrals to multidisciplinary teams as required.
• Engage in foot health promotion and education.
• Offer expert footwear advice.
• Carry out detailed neurovascular assessments.
• Conduct baseline musculoskeletal assessments.
• Assess and understand patients’ mental capacity.

Skills

Podiatry experience

Proof of competency

Job description

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Pulse AHP’s Podiatry team is recruiting an experienced Band 7 Podiatrist to join the team for a role based in the Dudley area.

These roles will be in the Dudley area providing Podiatry services. To be successful in this role you MUST have at least 1 years’ experience working exclusively with the Podiatry population.

Position : Podiatrist
Location : Dudley
Hours : Full-Time
Duration : 1 month, possibility to extend

Essential skills:

• Recent Podiatry experience of at least 12 months
• Proof of competency

We are looking for an experienced Podiatrist to be able to work full-time hours for the week

This position is available now with a competitive pay rate of up to £34 per hour.

Main responsibilities of this Podiatry vacancy:

• Provide comprehensive nail care services and perform debridement, utilizing scalpel techniques and enucleation when necessary.
• Conduct thorough diabetic foot risk assessments to identify potential complications.
• Recognize signs of patient deterioration and escalate care appropriately.
• Make referrals to multidisciplinary teams (MDT) or alternative services as required.
• Engage in foot health promotion and education to inform patients about proper foot care practices.
• Offer expert footwear advice to ensure patient comfort and support.
• Carry out detailed neurovascular assessments to monitor foot health.
• Conduct baseline musculoskeletal (MSK) assessments to evaluate foot and ankle conditions.
• Assess and understand patients’ mental capacity, ensuring informed consent for treatments

Essential requirements of this Podiatry vacancy:

• Current and valid registration with the HCPC as a Podiatrist.
• Proven experience in podiatric care, particularly within a Band 7 role or equivalent.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.