Podiatry MSK Specialist Practitioner | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata) including HCA (if applicable) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Hertford, SG14 1DX |
| Company: | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7262934/812-25-POD-AC-04 |
Summary
Following transformation of the service we are looking for a podiatrist with proven experience in MSK and diabetes to join our dynamic forward-thinking team.
Our team consists of 23 podiatrists, podiatry apprentices and podiatry assistants working out of 8 community clinics, 4 community hospitals and with 1 local acute trust.
Lead our small MSK service for patients with high-risk medical conditions. Working as an independent autonomous professional you will manage the department caseload but also support and motivate our clinicians to use their skills and experience.
Work in diabetes MDFT Clinics providing wound care but also ensuring prevention of reoccurrence is maximised for this cohort of patients.
Working with service users to develop outcome focused treatment plans.
As an advanced specialist podiatrist you will use advanced knowledge in both MSK and diabetes to assess and treat complex cases in a holistic way.
Training newly qualified podiatrists and apprentice podiatrists and upskilling our current podiatrists to ensure all patients can have offloading as part of their treatment plan.
Liaising with other local stakeholders and healthcare providers to ensure our patients receive a seamless level of care.
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You’ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We 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 now
You’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.
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To work autonomously to provide a comprehensive advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatments, and management of patients with complex needs.
To provide advanced clinical expertise across the service area, participating in the development of professional competences and participation in professional appraisal systems.
To be an advanced Podiatry clinical leader and role model
The post holder will work in collaboration with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The post holder will be an expert resource to promote excellent standards of care to patients in line with any local or National principles/guideline, and to provide education to professionals, patients and their carers by encouraging independence and self-management.
To provide advanced experience and knowledge within the field of diabetes and MSK within podiatric medicine
· To provide advanced professional leadership and advice within the area of diabetes and podiatry MSK for stakeholders across the organisation and wider health economy relating to advanced clinical patient care
This advert closes on Thursday 19 Jun 2025
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