Return to Practice Podiatrist

Gloucestershire Health And Care Nhs Foundation Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is offering a unique opportunity for qualified Podiatrists to return to practice through a supportive programme. This role includes supervised placements, professional development, and the chance to re-register with the HCPC. With a focus on personalized care, the organization fosters a collaborative environment where employees are valued. Join a team that prioritizes well-being and professional growth, providing essential services across Gloucestershire. This is an exciting chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to outstanding care.

Benefits

Free parking

Annual leave

Training opportunities

NHS pension

Flexible working

Recognition awards

Fast-track physiotherapy

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Qualifications

• Completion of an Allied Health Profession Degree is essential.
• Clinical experience in delivering direct patient care is required.

Responsibilities

• Support with contracted hours based on individual needs.
• Complete a competency portfolio demonstrating skills and knowledge.

Skills

Clinical experience delivering direct patient care

Good communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Completion of Allied Health Profession Degree

Registered for the Return to Practice programme

Job description

Job summary

Podiatry Band 4 Honorary: 12 months

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours
• Term time hours

Job ref: 327-24-965

Employer: Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Southgate Moorings

Town: Gloucester

Salary: Unpaid until achieving HCPC pin. Post-qualification, on the AfC Band 4 scale.

Employer heading

Band 4

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health, and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and other locations across the county.

We are on a mission to enable people to live their best lives and have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalized care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about ensuring everyone can contribute to our mission, and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.

Our application process aims to understand each candidate's knowledge, skills, and experience. We encourage personalizing your application to effectively convey your individual skills and experiences, as over-reliance on AI-generated responses may reduce your chances of success.

Job overview

We are offering a supported Return to Practice Programme for Podiatrists. If you are a qualified Podiatrist looking to return to practice or have previously been on the HCPC register and live in Gloucestershire, we want to hear from you.

We offer a flexible Return to Practice programme and are interested in both full and part-time applicants, willing to discuss individual requirements.

What we offer

• Supervised placement practice, professional development, competency portfolio, and peer support to enable HCPC re-registration.
• Support throughout the programme and during the recruitment process.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional development across the trust.
• Potential to apply for registered roles within the trust upon HCPC registration.

This role will be unpaid until achieving HCPC pin. Afterward, the post will be on the AfC Band 4 scale.

Main duties of the job

Support will be provided, with contracted hours agreed based on individual needs and re-registration requirements. An honorary contract will be required. Refer to attached JD/PS for further information.

Working for our organization

We have over 5000 staff across 50 sites, providing diverse services. We support an inclusive, welcoming culture that builds trust and celebrates diversity.

The NHS Staff Survey 2023 showed positive feedback from colleagues, with high satisfaction ratings, ranking us as 5th nationally among Community, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities NHS Employers of Choice, and 1st among all NHS Trusts in the South West. We are committed to making GHC a great place to work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached JD/PS for details.

What we need from you

• Register with the HEE Return to Practice Programme, which offers funding support.
• Complete Trust induction and contracted hours.
• Complete a competency portfolio demonstrating your skills and knowledge.
• Promote trust values throughout your contract.

Contact Tina Craig, Professional Head of Podiatry, at [email address] for an informal discussion about your Return to Practice.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• Completion of Allied Health Profession Degree
• Registered for the Return to Practice programme or working towards it

Experience

• Clinical experience delivering direct patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and inter-professionally
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)

Desirable criteria

• Post-registration clinical care in various settings

Additional benefits include free parking, annual leave, training opportunities, NHS pension, flexible working, recognition awards, fast-track physiotherapy, wellbeing support, and discounts.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if necessary. Good luck with your application.

For more information, see the attached.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure will be required from the DBS.