Podiatrist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Exeter; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking a dynamic Podiatrist to manage a diverse caseload across Torbay and South Devon. You will assess patients, provide education, and plan care packages while travelling to home visits and clinics.

The role requires HCPC registration, a degree/diploma in Podiatry, and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to the podiatry team, attend mandatory training, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Registered podiatrist with HCPC.
• Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans.
• Ability to provide health education.
• Ability to explain departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, motivated and innovative.
• Knowledge of research skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide management and treatment of a caseload of patients across Torbay and South Devon.
• Deliver high standards of podiatric care and education.
• Travel between locations for home visits and clinic work.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional standards.
• Delegate tasks to support staff and students where appropriate.
• Contribute to development of the podiatry team and multidisciplinary care.

Skills

HCPC registration

Communication skills

Treatment planning

Health education

Independent and team work

Clinical governance

Wound care

Foot assessment

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

Tools

Doppler

Local anaesthesia equipment

Neurological testing tools

Nail surgery instruments

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,
  To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers assistant practitioners and students to follow To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5 to join our team.,
• Registered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate of local anaesthesia, Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
• Ability to provide health education
• Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, motivated and innovative
• Knowledge of research skills
• Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests, Knowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
• Ability to cope with a varied workload
• Good understanding of health and safety measures
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Presentation skills, Practical experience of wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery
• Competent to give injections of local anaesthetics
• Competent to perform neurological and vascular assessments of the foot including use of specialist equipment, e.g. doppler Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 55 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 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.