Podiatrist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic Podiatrist to manage and treat a caseload of patients across multiple locations in the Torbay and South Devon area. The role involves home visits, CPD commitment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality podiatric care.

You will work at Band 5, providing comprehensive assessments, education, and plans for podiatric care, with travel across the locality and engagement in community clinics and

Qualifications

• CPD and evidence-based practice are priorities.
• Clinical rotation is part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage and treat a caseload of patients across Torbay and South Devon.
• Provide comprehensive assessment and education on podiatric care.
• Refer to other health professionals as required.
• Work with community healthcare workers and in various care settings.

Skills

Podiatry

CPD

Job description

As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required. You will be:

• committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
• providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient car

Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits. You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:

• + community clinics, + domiciliary work, + care homes and + contribute to the development of the podiatry team

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5 to join our team.

Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 62 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Advanced Practitioner, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff. Why work with us? We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We are a research active department taking part in nationally led and local clinical trials and actively encourage personal development. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff. Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences. Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.