Podiatrist

Bidvane; Workington; À distance; GBP 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

27 days' holiday (rising to 33 after 1

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes (lease cars,

Development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Preceptorship period for new registr</

Vivup counselling service

Résumé du poste

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 podiatrist to assess, diagnose and treat foot conditions, including high-risk feet, nail surgery and biomechanics. The role includes a structured preceptorship and induction, with strong links to diabetic foot and MSK teams. Full-time, part-time or job-share options are available.

Applicants need HCPC registration or be working toward it, and an enhanced DBS check is required. Travel across North Cumbria may be involved.

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine, or in final year of study.
• Local anaesthesia certificate.
• HCPC registration, or working toward it.
• Experience assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of foot conditions.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients, families and carers, building personalised care plans with other agencies.
• Triage, screen, assess, diagnose and treat podiatric conditions including high-risk foot, nail surgery and biomechanics.
• Formulate and deliver individual treatment plans within scope of practice.
• Evaluate patient progress and adjust treatment programmes as required.
• Follow treatment plans for foot ulceration using electronic records and wound care apps.
• Identify escalation points and refer to a senior podiatrist as needed.
• Prioritise foot and medical problems and respond to complex or urgent situations.
• Provide foot health education to patients and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Assessment & treatment of podiatric</w

High-risk foot management

Nail surgery

Biomechanics knowledge

Foot ulceration care planning

Good English communication

Formation

Degree in Podiatric Medicine, or in final year of study

Local anaesthesia certificate

Outils

EMIS Web

Description du poste

This Band 5 podiatrist post sits in the Podiatry Department of North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The work centres on assessing, diagnosing and treating foot conditions, including high-risk feet, nail surgery and biomechanics, and on care planning for foot ulceration. The post offers a structured preceptorship and induction programme, close links with the diabetic foot and MSK teams, and full-time, part-time or job-share working. Applicants need HCPC registration, or to be working toward it, and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Assess patients, families and carers, working with other agencies to build personalised care plans
• Triage, screen, assess, diagnose and treat podiatric conditions, including high-risk foot, nail surgery and biomechanics
• Formulate and deliver individual treatment plans based on evidence, within scope of practice
• Evaluate patient progress and change treatment programmes as required
• Follow treatment plans for foot ulceration using electronic patient records and wound care applications
• Recognise escalation points for complex or deteriorating cases, referring to a senior podiatrist
• Prioritise foot and medical problems and respond to complex, urgent or emergency situations
• Identify when other services are needed and make timely onward referrals
• Provide foot health education to patients and other stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatric Medicine, or in final year of study
• Local anaesthesia certificate

Registration & licences

• HCPC registration, or working toward it

Experience

• Experience assessing, diagnosing and treating a variety of foot conditions

Skills & knowledge

• Broad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care
• Knowledge of disease pathologies that affect foot health
• Manual dexterity to use surgical instruments, including scalpels and needles
• Perform, analyse and interpret assessments and develop treatment plans within scope of practice
• Good oral and written English, communicating effectively with colleagues, carers and patients
• Work independently and as part of a team, managing own time, caseload and priorities with good organisation and timekeeping

Other

• Able to travel independently across North Cumbria
• Satisfactory occupational health check
• Self-motivated
• Able to work in restricted positions, including domiciliary visits
• Remain calm under pressure

Nice to have

• Experience working in the NHS
• Experience with electronic health care systems, such as EMIS Web
• Knowledge of national and Royal College of Podiatry clinical guidelines
• Experience delivering foot health education or promoting foot health for those at risk
• Ability to adapt to change and resolve problems
• Good presentation skills

What’s offered

• 27 days' holiday, rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts, subject to eligibility
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work, subject to eligibility
• Development opportunities, subject to eligibility
• Competitive NHS pension scheme
• Twelve-month preceptorship period for new registrants
• Free, confidential counselling and information service through Vivup