Podiatrist

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual 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 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.
You will be:
+ committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
+ providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient car
Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including:
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o community clinics,
o domiciliary work,
o care homes and
o contribute to the development of the podiatry team

Working for our organisation
Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 45 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 9 administrative staff.
Why work with us?
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We are a research active department and actively encourage personal development.
We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park.
Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the 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 Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate
To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries
To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust
To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
+ Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
+ Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
+ Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
+ It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.