Job summary
The Podiatry Service within The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part time HCPC Registered Podiatrist, with sufficient postgraduate experience. You will join a friendly and forward looking team, committed to delivering the full range of podiatric interventions to the highest standards.
Based in the community, you will work in Health Centres, and patients' homes, and must be able to commute to meet the needs of the role.
Our developing podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk or who have a high podiatric need, consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual podiatric care plans for patients with a variety of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management, nail pathologies and musculo-skeletal (MSK) problems
The post holder will work within all areas of the department and will be expected to plan, and manage a caseload in each specialism.
To autonomously operate in the delivery of high quality foot care both as part of a team and as a lone worker in domiciliary settings.
Using motivation and empowerment skills to enter into partnerships of care and achieve goals with patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatric Degree (or equivalent - eg. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine)
- Local Anesthesia Certificate
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot
- Ability to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
- Evidence of treatment planning/patient management
personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of relevant Post Graduate experience
- Must be able to commute to meet the needs of the role
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill Health & Social Health Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill, Dudley
DY5 1RU