Podiatrist

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Podiatrist to join a dedicated team recognized for excellence in care. The Walsall Podiatry team has a history of accolades, including Team of the Year and AHP of the Year, showcasing their commitment to quality improvement and community health. This role involves providing essential podiatry assessments and treatments to a diverse population, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. Join a friendly and supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed, making a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Passion for podiatry and experience in patient assessments.
• Ability to provide treatments across various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry assessments and treatments for Walsall GP patients.
• Deliver care across the borough of Walsall.

Skills

Podiatry

Patient Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 5 Podiatrist who is passionate about Podiatry. The Walsall Podiatry team has won Team of the Year in the past and in 2020 were shortlisted by the Health Service Journal for their work in managing the diabetic foot. They have also won awards for their work with peripheral arterial disease and education in nursing homes. This year, one of our team won AHP of the Year for both Walsall Healthcare Trust and for The Black Country. Our team also won Best Team for Quality Improvement this year.

We are happy to receive applications from students in their final year at university.

We are a small but very friendly team fully committed to developing and supporting our team.

For further information, please ring Margaret Kennedy, Clinical Lead, on 01922 270483 or email.

PLEASE NOTE: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

Responsibilities:

1. To provide podiatry assessments and treatments across all areas of the role to the population of Walsall that has a Walsall GP.
2. To provide podiatry treatments and assessments across the borough of Walsall to all the population with a Walsall GP.

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.