Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Bedale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Podiatrist to join their dynamic team in the North Yorkshire area. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing high-quality care to patients across multiple locations. You will be part of a dedicated team, receiving mentorship and professional development to enhance your skills. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in podiatry while enjoying a rewarding career. Join a forward-thinking organization that values kindness, integrity, and teamwork.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Service

Fast-track Physiotherapy Service

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist with 2 years NHS experience.
• Good diagnostic and clinical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage own podiatry clinics in various settings.
• Work autonomously and as part of a team for patient care.

Skills

Diagnostic Skills

Clinical Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Autonomy in Work

Education

BSc in Podiatry

HCPC Registration

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Podiatrist - Hambleton and Richmonshire Locality

Full or Part time hours available

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust provides the Podiatry Service across North Yorkshire and York area, this covers approximately 3000 square miles and is provided from over 70 clinical locations.

The service is managed in 4 Locality based teams.

The role will be supported by Podiatry team lead and Podiatry Professional Leads.

We will welcome applications from HCPC registered Podiatrists, who are looking for a band 6 post into a service with a good reputation for quality provision to our patients and good support for staff and career development.

Good diagnostic and clinical skills are essential, as well as good organisational and time management skills are critical to this role and you should have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based at Glebe House Surgery, Bedale. The post holder may be expected to work at other locations, as such car driver or ability to travel is essential.

Good diagnostic and clinical skills are essential, good organisational and time management skills are critical to this role and you should have the ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.

On employment you will commence our Mentorship program - giving you the support, mentorship and supervision from a senior Podiatrist to develop your skills and ability and become integrated within the team and the allied professions we work alongside.

The department can offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to meet both clinical and personal needs.

Want to know more. Please e-mail Awais Riaz - Team Lead

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

• A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

• Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
• Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Job responsibilities

To be part of a highly motivated team having at least two years NHS post registration experience and/or having completed a competency based programme.

To work autonomously, or as part of a team, liaising with appropriate members of the Podiatry teams, Primary Health Care teams and Secondary Health Care teams, particularly in relation to service delivery and patient care.

To be responsible for the day-to-day running of own podiatry clinics (in both primary and secondary care settings), hospitals, health centres, GP surgeries, residential and nursing care homes, patient's own homes and day centres and centres for those with mental and physical impairments.

For more information please see the job description attached. If you have any questions, please contact Awais Riaz at [e-mail]

Person Specification

Education and registration

• Bsc Podiatry
• HCPC Registration

Experience

• Two years rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot, and knowledge and skills in the MSK/Biomechanical field
• Experience in mentoring and facilitating Podiatry students

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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