Podiatrist – Patient‑Centered Foot & Ankle Care

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Tees Valley

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 podiatrist to deliver comprehensive podiatric care across clinical, domiciliary and hospital settings. You will work within an autonomous team, carry out nail surgery assessments, follow plans from Band 6 podiatrists, and mentor healthcare assistants while developing individualised patient care plans.

You will be part of an evidence-based service, managing a broad range of foot health issues and paediatric cases, with

Qualifications

Band 5 podiatry competency programme to be undertaken/completed; mentorship provided.

Responsibilities

Undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery.
Follow care plans written by band 6 podiatrists and escalate if deterioration occurs.
Carry out basic biomechanical assessment and management for simple conditions such as heel pain.
Provide general podiatry care in clinical, domiciliary, hospital and other settings; develop care plans for healthcare assistants.
Utilise evidence-based material to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document podiatric provision.
Treat a wide range of patient groups, including those with communication barriers and vulnerable groups.
Carry out general podiatry sessions: assess new patients and implement/follow care plans written by specialists.
Mentor healthcare assistants and students; support senior colleagues in specialist areas as required.
Participate in team meetings, appraisals and mandatory training.