Podiatrist

We are looking for a Band 5 Specialist Podiatrist within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

The successful candidate will join one of the largest and forward-thinking Podiatry Departments in the Country. This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist to provide high quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications.

The post holder is required to have excellent clinical skills to deliver a range of Podiatry treatments for patients in Kent.

The post holder will work with the local team to ensure service provisions within the team are run effectively and efficiently.

A comprehensive corporate induction programme is given at the commencement of employment. As well as this the Podiatry Department offers its own preceptorship package covering all aspects of peer review, clinical supervision, support and mentoring. A Competency programmes is used for staff to ensure all work is to a high clinical standard which can lead to future opportunities for career development into a chosen specialist area which can be supported within the service., The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered podiatrist with graduate clinical experience to provide high-quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications.

You must have excellent diagnostic and clinical skills to deliver a range of podiatry treatments, including biomechanical interventions and wound care, to patients in Kent.

The clinician will effectively record all patient interventions and offer support, advice and guidance to podiatry assistants, students and administration staff wherever they work. The post holder must work effectively in the podiatry team/department and communicate well.

This role will develop the clinician with the qualities required for treatment planning, assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients.

Supporting personal and interpersonal development by engaging in the supervision and appraisal process demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development., As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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