Podiatrist/Specialist Podiatrist

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Harlow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated Podiatrist to join a dynamic community team in West Essex. This role involves providing high-quality podiatry services, working independently and collaboratively in various clinical settings, including patients' homes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical and communication skills, with a strong background in treating high-risk feet. This position promises a fulfilling career within a supportive organization committed to professional development and patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference in community health, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing podiatry services in various clinical settings.
• Knowledge of high-risk feet and evidence of CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients with diverse podiatric conditions.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Independent Working

Education

Diploma/Degree in Podiatry

Tools

Patient Assessment Tools

Job description

Band 6 Podiatrist

Main area: Podiatry Grade Band 6 (band 5 career progression would be considered)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job ref: 364-A-8588-A

Site: Addison House, Harlow

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum, plus 5% HCA

Closing Date: 19/02/2025 23:59

About Us

EPUT provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England with over 10,000 staff across 200 sites.
• We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk.

Job Overview

Specialist Podiatrist

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small dynamic team of community podiatrists caring for patients in West Essex. We are looking for an experienced, well-motivated, forward-thinking Podiatrist to demonstrate and further their clinical skills.

You should be able to work independently and as part of a team and possess excellent clinical and communication skills. You will provide quality service to patients in various clinical settings, including their homes.

We have specialist clinics in Diabetes, Wound Care, Nail Surgery, and Musculoskeletal Podiatry.

Main Duties of the Job

• Autonomously assess and diagnose patients with diverse medical and podiatric conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans in clinical and domiciliary settings.
• Participate in new patient assessment clinics, routine clinics, ulcer clinics, and nail surgery.
• Communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, and other health care professionals.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teams, GPs, and other health professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to professional standards.
• Provide training and education to patients, students, and other health professionals.
• Travel across all areas of West Essex and work independently and as part of a team.

Person Specification

• Diploma/degree in Podiatry
• Knowledge and experience of working in the NHS with high-risk feet
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• HCPC registration
• Car driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Please note: Staff formally at risk within the organization will be given priority in securing alternative employment.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.