Specialist Podiatrist

Job overview

Would you like to join a progressive and busy podiatry service, working in the beautiful county of Gloucestershire? Then this job is for you!

Due to  the continual development & progression within our highly skilled podiatry department, we are excited to  offer an amazing opportunity for Band 6 podiatrists to join our friendly and dynamic team.

Our service provides the highest quality of care to our caseload of complex patients. You will be involved in assessment and planning of individual patient care, working independently and being part of our fabulous, dedicated team, therefore we are looking for  excellent diagnostic and clinical skills, plus communication and team building skills are essential.

You will be mentored by dedicated professionals who will continually  support and develop your skills, to deliver and promote the best care possible to our service users.

If you are a dynamic and highly motivated individual, we would love to invite you to join our team.  We would aim to develop you in all areas of Podiatry including wound care, musculoskeletal (MSK), nail surgery and domiciliary care. This is an exciting opportunity  for an enthusiastic and well organised individual to progress under the mentorship of a dedicated podiatry team.

Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

To deliver podiatric interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.

• To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with Government and local initiatives and directives
• With Colleagues and service manager, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the clinical needs of the service in relation to patient and stakeholder requirements.
• To provide specialist clinical treatments / advice with the support of Service and Team Leads
• To provide clinical training to students, apprentices and other Podiatry colleagues.
• Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies
• Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from service users, carers or other professionals and agencies, on a daily basis
• To participate in Clinical Professional Development and other developmental activities
• To participate in regular supervision sessions with peers and identified others. To work positively with colleagues to maintain effective relationships

Please refer to the Person Specification and Job Description for further information.

The qualification, training and experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work as part of a team of Podiatrists within the Gloucestershire Podiatry Service, that consists of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Health Care Assistants, Apprentices, Orthotic Laboratory Technicians and Administrative Staff.
• To deliver podiatric interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.
• To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence-based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with government and local initiatives and directives.
• Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies.
• Have the ability to travel to fulfil the job requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory diagnostic equipment.