Podiatrist

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

The closing date is 31 August 2024

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Job summary

Is it for me?

We will work alongside the successful candidate to ensure they are sufficiently inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. It is important to us that you feel safe and supported in the role.

  • We will consider both Band 5 or Band 6 applications, and will discuss this with candidates at the interview stage.
  • You will need to be a HPCP registered Podiatrist.
  • You will need to have regular access to transport in order to support all of the locations the service covers.

Contract type:

This is a 12-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of being made permanent. We are looking for someone to work with us Monday Friday, 37.5 hours a week, however will also consider part time applications.

Main duties of the job

Podiatrist

We are recruiting! We are looking for a HPCP registered Podiatrist to join our supportive and innovative team.

What is the role?

  • Youll assess and treat a diverse range of patients who may have complex needs and who are at high risk of lower limb complications.
  • You will be working with the team to manage a caseload, and create individualised treatment plans for each patient.
  • Youll also have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery clinics.

About us

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, issued with your own laptop to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance.
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard.
  • A framework for support and development of staff.
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training, and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27679

Job locations

Riverside Clinic

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP30AZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job title: Podiatrist

Reports to: Podiatry Team Leader / Podiatry Service Manager

Place of work: Various across Suffolk and South Norfolk.

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide a responsive podiatry service to patients within the area covered by the organisation. The post holder will work as a part of a highly motivated team, working under direction of a designated mentor in primary, secondary and community settings, providing a high standard of clinical care. The post holder will assess, diagnose, develop, and implement patient care programmes for patients who will present with a wide range of symptoms.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To promote the development of good team-working relationships and professional practice with all colleagues and to deliver high quality clinical care.

To be responsible for treating a caseload (50% under supervision), and to demonstrate good use of reflective practice in the care of patients as well as utilising service guidelines and evidence-based care models.

To demonstrate motivation, flexibility, and to evidence good clinical, communication and team working skills.

To carry out clinical work whilst developing skills through learning via clinical supervision and mentoring, CPD, and private study.

To be mentored/supervised by a Band 6 Podiatrist for approximately 50% of a working week and where appropriate to complete the Band 6 Competency Programme, aiming for levels of clinical competency in line with B6 post.

To assess, diagnose, develop, and implement patient care programmes with the following symptoms

o Acute infections

o Chronic diseases and long-term conditions

o Gait problems due to foot deformity, trauma and/or joint malfunction.

o Patients requiring local anaesthetic

o Vascular problems

o Wound management.

o Ulcers and infected wounds.

To plan and manage own caseload under supervision, which will include providing specialist care for those with diabetes, and those requiring nail surgery.

To develop SystmOne skills within the role.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job title: Podiatrist

Reports to: Podiatry Team Leader / Podiatry Service Manager

Place of work: Various across Suffolk and South Norfolk.

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide a responsive podiatry service to patients within the area covered by the organisation. The post holder will work as a part of a highly motivated team, working under direction of a designated mentor in primary, secondary and community settings, providing a high standard of clinical care. The post holder will assess, diagnose, develop, and implement patient care programmes for patients who will present with a wide range of symptoms.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

To promote the development of good team-working relationships and professional practice with all colleagues and to deliver high quality clinical care.

To be responsible for treating a caseload (50% under supervision), and to demonstrate good use of reflective practice in the care of patients as well as utilising service guidelines and evidence-based care models.

To demonstrate motivation, flexibility, and to evidence good clinical, communication and team working skills.

To carry out clinical work whilst developing skills through learning via clinical supervision and mentoring, CPD, and private study.

To be mentored/supervised by a Band 6 Podiatrist for approximately 50% of a working week and where appropriate to complete the Band 6 Competency Programme, aiming for levels of clinical competency in line with B6 post.

To assess, diagnose, develop, and implement patient care programmes with the following symptoms

o Acute infections

o Chronic diseases and long-term conditions

o Gait problems due to foot deformity, trauma and/or joint malfunction.

o Patients requiring local anaesthetic

o Vascular problems

o Wound management.

o Ulcers and infected wounds.

To plan and manage own caseload under supervision, which will include providing specialist care for those with diabetes, and those requiring nail surgery.

To develop SystmOne skills within the role.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. 

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Willingness to undertake further training as required and agreed.
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • HCPC registration
  • Willingness to undertake further training as required and agreed.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Riverside Clinic

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP30AZ


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Riverside Clinic

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP30AZ


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Rachel Richardson

rachel.richardson11@nhs.net

Date posted

04 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,407 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

27679

Job locations

Riverside Clinic

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP30AZ


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