Podiatrist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Band 5 Podiatrist to assess, treat, and support high-risk foot conditions across Torbay and South Devon. The role involves working across community clinics, domiciliary visits, care homes and hospital settings, with travel between sites.

You will maintain HCPC registration, deliver patient education, and contribute to a multidisciplinary podiatry team while developing clinically and professionally in a dynamic NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Podiatrist with HCPC.
• Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.
• Certificate of local anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive podiatric assessment and provide treatment and care plans across multiple sites in Torbay and South Devon.
• Deliver care across community clinics, domiciliary visits, and care homes.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in CPD and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Assessment and treatment planning

Health education

Independent working

Teamwork

Clinical governance awareness

Wound care

Biomechanics knowledge

Nail surgery

Local anaesthesia administration

Education

Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

HCPC registration

Certificate of local anaesthesia

Tools

Doppler

Neurological assessment equipment

Job description

Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Podiatrist to join the team.

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

You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.

Main duties of the job

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.

Y ou 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

Working for our organisation

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.

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 w e 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Registered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Degree/ Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate of local anaesthesia

Knowledge and Skills

• 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

Specific Experience

• 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

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.