Specialist Community Podiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join their skilled and diverse workforce. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by developing specialist care programs and providing therapeutic interventions. You will be part of a supportive environment that values effective communication and leadership qualities. With a generous relocation package and referral bonuses, this position not only promises professional growth but also a chance to contribute positively to the community. If you're passionate about enhancing lives through your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous Relocation Package

Referral Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered practitioner with relevant degree/diploma and specialist training.
• Experience in managing change and developing care programs.

Responsibilities

• Make clinical judgments through reasoning and prioritize workload effectively.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff while handling complaints.

Skills

Clinical Reasoning

Effective Communication

Data Analysis

Leadership

Workload Prioritization

Education

Degree/Diploma in Relevant Field

Membership of Professional Body

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Electronic Patient Records

Job description

Job Description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by demonstrating how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is partnering with The Prince’s Trust to support people entering the workforce. We offer an employability service to assist individuals aged 16-30 with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you or someone you know would benefit from this support, please contact us.

If you are interested in relocating to Dorset, we offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For more information on relocation expenses, please email us.

Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

If you refer someone who joins us and completes their probationary period, you will receive a £500 reward. Please contact the recruitment team for further details.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills, and Training

Essential Criteria

• Registered practitioner with a degree/diploma, supplemented by post-registration specialist training or extensive experience in the relevant specialty.
• Membership of the relevant Professional Body.

Desirable Criteria

• Recent experience in a similar role.
• Attendance at biomechanics-specific training.

Job-specific Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience at Practitioner Band 5 level.
• Experience of specialist working.

Knowledge, Skills, and Training

Desirable Criteria

• Liaison with Diabetes Services.

Additional Job-specific Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience of managing change.
• Knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in the area of specialism.
• Experience developing specialist care programs for individuals or groups.
• Ability to make clinical judgments through clinical reasoning.
• Effective workload prioritization and organization.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in a similar role.

Managerial/Supervisory Experience

Desirable Criteria

• Supervision and mentoring of junior staff.
• Devising and delivering training.
• Handling complaints.

Information Technology/Resources

Essential Criteria

• Data analysis and reporting using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with electronic patient records.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Essential Criteria

• Alignment with the Trust’s values and behaviors.
• Effective communication in various formats.
• Leadership qualities and role modeling.
• Initiative within authority scope.
• Planning and organizing complex activities.
• Understanding and overcoming barriers related to disabilities.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Additional Requirements

Essential Criteria

• Ability to travel using own vehicle on Trust business, subject to the Equality Act.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to perform role duties effectively.