Community Podiatrist - £3500 Recruitment Incentive

inploi; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization is seeking two Community Band 5 Podiatrists to enhance patient mobility and foot health in Oxfordshire. This role includes providing wound care, managing a caseload, and collaborating with a healthcare team. Applicants should have a BSc in Podiatry and HCPC registration. A driving license is essential. Offering a £3500 recruitment incentive and relocation package of up to £8000.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing and treating complex foot pathologies.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage primary care of patients with foot health issues.
• Provide wound care, toenail surgery, and prescribe orthoses.
• Participate in audits and training of junior staff.

Skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Excellent communication

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

BSc in Podiatry or equivalent

HCPC registration

Job description

Job overview

Come and join a great team and receive a £3500 recruitment incentive plus a relocation package of up to £8000* for doing so.

Are you a qualified podiatrist looking to make a difference in the community? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Community Band 5 Podiatrist's to join our dynamic team. As part of our Community Podiatry Service, you will play a crucial role in enhancing mobility, reducing pain, and maintaining tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire.

Join us and be part of a team that is committed to providing high-quality care and making a positive impact on patients' lives. Apply now to become a valued member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.

*The Recruitment incentive will be paid in 4 instalments over your first 18 months of employment with Oxford Health Trust and both packages are available to external applicants only. Please note T's & C's apply.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, diagnose, and manage the primary care of patients with foot health issues.
• Provide wound care, toenail surgery, and prescribe orthoses.
• Work independently and as part of a team, liaising with other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in audits, service development projects, and training of junior staff.

Requirements:

• BSc in Podiatry (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
• Experience in assessing and treating complex foot pathologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are:“Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Assessment and Diagnosis: Conducting reflective assessments, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire
• Primary Care Management: Managing the ongoing primary care of patients eligible for NHS podiatry, including those with 'at risk' foot health status, toenail pathology, and those requiring wound care and orthoses
• Caseload Management: Independently managing a caseload of patients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals, and referring patients for further care as needed
• Team Collaboration: Working within a podiatry team and developing professional links across care pathways, as well as participating in audits and service development projects
• Training and Education: Supporting the training of junior staff, including apprentices and students, and undertaking training and education for a range of healthcare professionals and service users
• Clinical Skills Maintenance: Maintaining high-quality clinical skills and ensuring continuing professional development in line with local and national guidelines
• Patient Care: Providing care in various settings, including patients' homes, and ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, and HCPC objectives, policies, standards, and guidelines.

These duties ensure that the podiatrist provides high-quality care and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Community Podiatry Service.

Person specification Knowledge Essential criteria

• Accurate assessment, testing and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of service.
• Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the public, especially in respect of foot health education

Qualifications Essential criteria

• BSc Podiatry (or equivalent – e.g., Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience).
• HCPC registration

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience Essential criteria

• Initiative - always challenging practices and working procedures to improve service delivery.
• Ability to work under the pressures of demanding and competing priorities.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
• Good team worker – cooperative, considerate, supportive, flexible

Other requirements Essential criteria

• Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Documents to Download

Community Podiatrist JD & Person Specification (PDF, 153.7KB)

Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)

Recruiter Contact Details

Name: Emma Howard

Title: Podiatry Operational Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]