Podiatrist

Northumbria Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a qualified Specialist Podiatrist to provide expert care for foot and lower limb conditions. The role involves assessing and treating patients, especially those at high risk, while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. Attractive benefits include flexible working opportunities and a comprehensive health and well-being program.

Benefits

Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC).
• Strong team player able to work autonomously.
• Experience in treating high-risk patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate foot and lower limb conditions.
• Provide evidence-based podiatry in various settings.
• Act as a professional advisor to patients and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

HCPC registration

Team collaboration

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHCT) Community Podiatry Services are looking for a highly motivated, proactive and focused qualified Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Specialist Podiatrist to join their department.

The successful candidate will assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages, providing treatment for high-risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing specialist care to patients in order to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and to relieve discomfort, especially for those patients with diabetes, circulatory disorders, neuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis and biomechanical pathologies.
• Delivering evidence-based podiatry within clinics, GP surgeries, hospitals, patient's homes and nursing homes.
• Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a source of professional advice to patients, carers, GPs and other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, able to integrate into multidisciplinary teams, function within a supportive peer group and display the strength of character to work autonomously.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Extensive staff health and well-being programme, including access to our specialist Wellbeing Hub.
• Support and connection through a variety of Staff Network groups.
• A range of flexible working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and have a Gold award from the Defense Recognition Scheme. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.