Registrar

Transformation Unit; Carlton; Remote; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Podiatric Surgeon Specialist Registrar (Band 8b). The post is based at Park House Health and Social Care Centre, Carlton, and offers 30 hours per week with pro rata salary.

You will join a dedicated podiatric surgery team providing advanced assessment, diagnosis and day case procedures. Applicants should have fellowship qualifications in podiatric surgery, evidence-based practice, and strong teamwork and leadership

Qualifications

• Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or BSc in Podiatric Medicine is required.
• Surgical Fellowship of the College of Podiatry with Access and Supply certificate in POMs.
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia and IRMER Operator/Practitioner certificates.
• Experience in podiatric surgery units and services is expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day case podiatric surgery at Park House Health and Social Care Centre and related clinics.
• Work independently and as part of the team with the Lead Consultant Podiatric Surgeon.
• Develop treatment plans with colleagues and support junior team members.
• Maintain evidence-based practice and high standards of care.

Skills

Prioritisation

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Diploma in Podiatric Medicine

Surgical Fellowship of the College of Podiatry (POMs)

Certificate in Local Anaesthesia

IRMER Operator / Practitioner certificates

Job description

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Park House Town Carlton Salary £66,582 - £77,368 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 07/10/2026 23:59

Specialty Registrar in Podiatric Surgery

NHS AfC: Band 8b

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a podiatric surgeon to join the podiatric surgery team in Nottinghamshire as a Podiatric Specialist Registrar AFC band 8B working 30 hours per week. The Podiatric Surgery team provides highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding podiatric surgery to the population of Nottinghamshire and the surrounding area. The post will be based at Park House Health and Social Care Centre, Carlton. The Centre is equipped with twin theatres, dedicated outpatient facilities and access to onsite ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

You will be part of a motivated team providing a high standard of clinical care and advice in the field of podiatric surgery. You will work alongside the Clinical Lead Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and will continue to develop skills, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of podiatric surgery supported by a specialist team. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of podiatry and a commitment to evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the delivery of day case podiatric surgery at Park House Health and Social Care Centre. The post holder will be annotated in podiatric surgery by the HCPC and will demonstrate a clear commitment to evidence-based practice.

We would love to hear from you if you have completed your fellowship in podiatric surgery / Master of Podiatric Surgery qualification and are ready to develop your practice of podiatric surgery in a supervised environment. The post will offer development through to the Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Specialist Training. You will evaluate and develop treatment plans, working collaboratively with our team, community podiatry, GPs and hospital specialists, providing compassionate, realistic and timely support to a diverse patient group and their families. Able to mentor and train junior team members and surgical trainees.

Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to be adaptable, reliable, resourceful and approachable.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 10,500 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health and forensic health services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 80 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments.

We are one of the largest mental health and community health Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking a compassionate, dynamic, innovative Consultant Podiatric Surgeon to join us and ensure our patients continue to receive exceptional care and we continue to be recognised as a great place to work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery of day case podiatric surgery services at Park House Health and Social Care Centre and related satellite clinics.

This position requires you to work independently, but also be a team player, working closely with the Clinical Lead Consultant Podiatric Surgeon and our team of Advanced and Specialists Podiatrists

You will be afforded an informal discussion with a Manager of the service which provides opportunity for you to share your journey to NottsHC and understand how your values align with ours and the factors that motivate you to reinforce a supportive working relationship.

As you settle in you will receive regular, meaningful clinical and managerial supervisions and an appraisal within 4 months of commencing in your role to establish how we can support you to be the best version of yourself, whilst achieving your developmental needs and aspirations.

Please see the JD and PS for more detailed information on the role.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or BSc. Podiatric Medicine.
• Surgical Fellowship of the College of Podiatry with Access and Supply certificate in POMs.
• Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
• IRMER Operator / Practitioner certificates

Experience

• Experience of working in other Podiatric Surgery units and services
• Advanced Local Anaesthesia techniques
• Experience of working with electronic clinical records systems
• Experience of writing for publication.

Knowledge

• Theoretical knowledge of a range of podiatric surgery procedures, including foot surgery, keyhole surgery, bone grafts, wound management.
• Practical knowledge of common podiatric surgery procedures.
• Knowledge and awareness of the evolving NHS health care agenda and its implications for Podiatric Surgery.
• Evidence of a working knowledge of corporate and clinical governance issues.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise a complex workload. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly developed clinical skills (surgery) where agreement and co-operation is required and barriers to understanding exist.
• Clinical and team leadership skills.

Contractual Requirements

• Full driving licence and the ability to travel between locations.

Additional Information

• We reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applicants.
• The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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• For eligible posts, DBS disclosures are mandatory before commencement of employment. If you are in a position that is deemed a regulated adult and/or child care role, you will not be able to start your employment until we have received a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Convictions which would otherwise be considered as 'spent' will also be checked as part of an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Anthony Maher Job title Clinical Lead Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Email address [emailprotected] Telephone number 07866 177 5394