Band 6 Podiatrist

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Gateshead Podiatry Service. The successful applicant will work within Gateshead, providing care to patients in a variety of settings. This role has a focus on assessment and treatment of patients using therapeutic reasoning and clinical skills.

We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in the NHS and the use of EMIS patient record systems would also be desirable. We do provide an induction and ongoing support process to ensure clinicians meet the high standards expected from this service.  As this is a community based post, successful applicants must have the means and ability to travel across the whole of Gateshead independently to fulfil the needs of this role. Please see the job description for the definitive qualifications, knowledge and skills required for this post.

Main duties of the job

This post exists to provide community-based podiatry care to a diverse range of patients who are deemed clinically 'at risk and high risk' within Gateshead Community.  The role involves triaging, assessing and reviewing patients appropriately, developing and adjusting care plans relevant to patient's needs. Care is provided in a variety of settings including clinics, patients’ homes, residential and nursing homes and hospital inpatients.  Rotation into specialist clinical areas include wound care, biomechanics and nail surgery.

As a Band 6 podiatrist you would be expected to be an inspirational leader and role model to your peers and be keen to develop the skills of junior staff and students via supervision and training, and become a 'Team Champion' to share vital information with your peers within the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the detailed job description attached which outlines the main responsibilities and expectations of the post.   The attached person specification provides the essential and desirable qualifications, skills and attributes which applicants will required to be shortlisted for this post.