Specialist Community Podiatrist

NHS; Poole; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking for an established Podiatrist to join the Community Podiatry Team, site based in Poole, Parkstone and East Dorset. Therefore, being a driver is essential for this role.

As the Senior Podiatrist you will cover a range of podiatry services. Our work focuses on routine and ulcer care for patients with high-risk feet including those with diabetes, rheumatoid conditions and other complex health backgrounds. You will have excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for improving patient care. The ability to liaise effectively with patients, other podiatry colleagues and the wider members of the healthcare team such as GPs, district nurses, and MDTs to ensure timely delivery of care and treatment will be important.

In return, we offer a fantastic induction programme and pastoral support, excellent learning and development opportunities. An in-house programme of CPD, study days and clinical rotations, as well as regular clinical supervision, team meetings and 1:1s.

The Senior Community Podiatry role is a full-time position; we would be flexible and welcome part-time applications with a minimum of 30 hours. We do try to consider where people live and keep travelling to a minimum to accommodate a positive work-life balance.

If you are interested in moving to Dorset, we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

You will work alongside our hospital diabetic foot care services and community podiatry services. You will be responsible for:

1. The assessment, diagnosing, planning and implementation of high-risk podiatric care, including ulcer management, for patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
2. Providing education and health promotion.
3. Providing a high-quality person-centred approach to care delivery which always considers people's safety, privacy, and dignity.
4. Providing specialist advice to others regarding the management and care of patients/service users.
5. Providing supervision, mentorship, training and clinical support to students, apprentices and trained practitioners.

You will be part of the Podiatry Team working mainly in the East of the county of Dorset. We have a 60 strong team including an admin support team who manage the appointments for the service.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [e-mail].

We have specialist roles within the service in Diabetes, Nail Surgery, MSK, Biomechanics, Rheumatology, Homeless clinic and Podiatric Surgery. We have 2 clinical mentors supporting our 6 Apprentices from Level 5 - Level 7.

You will have regular support from your Line Manager and Colleagues with 1:1s, team meetings, department away days, clinical training, shadowing and clinical rotation opportunities.

Person Specification

• Evidence of recent professional development
• Experience at Practitioner Band 5/B6 level
• Experience of specialist working
• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
• Recent or previous experience within a comparable role

Essential Knowledge Skills and Training

• Membership of the relevant Professional Body
• Evidence of recent professional development
• Learning and Assessing in Practice Qualification or equivalent practice assessor training

Personal Qualities/Attributes

• Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
• Able to overcome barriers to understanding
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation relevant to practice
• Willingness to advance own clinical knowledge, skills and competence based on current evidence

Information Technology/Resources

• Experience of using electronic patient/service user record systems
• Experience of using word, PowerPoint, excel and email
• Able to analyse data and produce reports using Microsoft Excel and Word

Business Travel

• Have a full driving licence
• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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.

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust