Podiatrist

Overview

Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Podiatrists to join the team. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals working at Band 5 to join our team. You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.

As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within the Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.

• Provide assessment, treatment and interventions for a high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
• Work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.
• Manage and treat a caseload of patients across a variety of locations, delivering comprehensive podiatric assessments and care plans.
• Provide relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referrals to other health care professionals as required.
• Collaborate with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including community clinics, domiciliary work, care homes and contribute to development of the podiatry team.

• Band 5 Podiatrist with ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
• Commitment to CPD, evidence-based practice and clinical rotation.
• Ability to deliver high standards of treatment and professionalism and to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations including community clinics, domiciliary work and care homes.
• Maintain HCPC registration and hold a degree/diploma in Podiatry; local analgesia administration certificate.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and make clinical decisions within professional boundaries.
• Attend mandatory training as required by the Trust.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards and Trust policy.

• Working across 10 locations; the podiatry department includes Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff, with 9 administrative staff.
• We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon and are a research-active department that encourages personal development.
• We strive to achieve better outcomes for patients and actively promote development opportunities for staff.

Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals. We are a hub for those considering living by the sea or within reach of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Plymouth and Exeter are also within a short drive for culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

• To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.
• Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers, assistant practitioners and students to follow.
• To maintain registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and hold a degree/diploma in Podiatry and any relevant analgesia administration certificates.
• To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
• To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.
• Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to suitability in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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