Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Hertford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hertfordshire seeks a motivated band 6 specialist podiatrist. The role involves assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with an emphasis on diabetic care and wound management. Applicants should be HCPC registered with relevant clinical qualifications. This position offers full-time and part-time options, competitive salaries ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 annually, and opportunities for professional development and supervision.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level.
• Experience of treating patients with diabetes.
• Post graduate NHS experience.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of an individual caseload.
• Provide care for patients with diabetes and at risk foot care.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good organisation skills

Education

HCPC Registered Podiatrist

Certificate of Local Anaesthesia

Diabetes Foot Module

RCOP Vascula Foot Module

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated band 6 specialist podiatrist that is forward thinking and keen to develop their clinical skills.

East and North Hertfordshire has a varied and interesting caseload of patients with an emphasis on caring for the at risk foot and wound care.

You will be responsible for undertaking assessment, diagnosis and treatment of your own caseload across a number of community locations.

Base- negotiable- but staff will be expected to work at a range of agreed clinical sites within East and North Hertfordshire.

We welcome full time or part time applicants

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited from HCPC registered podiatrists who are able to demonstrate that they have the relevant skills for this role.

Staff are supported with appraisal (PDP), protected clinical supervision sessions, dedicated CPD time and a comprehensive Induction programme. We meet regularly for team meetings and training.

The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres and Acute and Community Hospital Sites. All of our clinics are well-equipped, and we have a supportive skill mixed structure of clinicians.

The service is structured around 4 care pathways- Diabetes, At Risk, Nail Surgery and MSK.

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier CommunitiesOur staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job DescriptionYou must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum and a maximum payment per annum, pro rata where applicable and dependent on base

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist with relevant clinical qualification to diploma and/or first degree level or equivalent
• Certificate of Local Anaesthesia
• Diabetes Foot Module
• RCOP Vascula Foot Module

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of treating patients with diabetes
• Post graduate NHS experience
• Previous Experience of SystmOne

Skills

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including ability to liaise and negotiate
• Good organisation Skills

Other

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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.

East and North Herts Area- to be discussed at Interview

E&N Herts Podiatry Assistant Operational Lead

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

812-AC-POD-25-04

Job locations

East and North Herts Area- to be discussed at Interview