Specialist Podiatrist

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description  You 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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