Are you an Band 6 podiatrist looking to develop and/or consolidate your clinical skills? Part time hours and job share options will be considered.
Would you like a career within a supportive, hardworking, friendly fun and caring team with an experienced mentor?
Podiatry in and around the Bognor and Chichester area are looking for 2 full-time Podiatrist's to join their team.
We are dedicated to the development of our staff through regular staff meetings, yearly personal development reviews and dedicated clinical supervision.
While this role is initially advertised for a Band 6 Podiatrist, we are also open to considering Band 5 Podiatrists who demonstrate potential for development into a Band 6 position
Main duties of the job
You will have experience in wound care and the high risk foot, developing high quality, accessible and timely podiatric intervention to a caseload of patients with complex foot health needs. As well as treating the high-risk foot, you will have the opportunity to carry out Nail Surgery and treat MSK patients.
About us
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex, with 6,000 staff serving 1.3 million people. We deliver essential care to adults and children, helping them manage their health, avoid hospital admissions, and reduce hospital stays.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community. We offer opportunities across medical, clinical, support, and corporate services.
Why work for us?
* Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, highlighting compassionate leadership and well‑being
* Varied environments: community hospitals, patients' homes, and bases across Sussex
* Flexible working options: part-time, flexi‑time, annualised hours, and flexi‑retirement
* Excellent training, development, and research opportunities
* Cost‑effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove, and Brightono
* Active EMBRACE, Disability & Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+, and Religion & Belief network
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trust
* Beautiful Sussex location near the South Downs and coast
Our values--Compassionate Care, Working Together, Achieving Ambitions, Delivering Excellence--guide everything we do.
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. We aim to create an inclusive environment and support reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
This post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for the comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, reviewing of care plans and potentially discharging patients when their course of treatment is completed. This will occur in a variety of clinical locations, including domiciliary settings.
As part of your treatment planning you will be expected to deliver health promotion and education to maximise the patients potential gain from their Podiatry intervention.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Podiatry
* Registered with the Health Professions Council
* Certificate in Nail Surgery and Local Anaesthesia
Experience
* 3 years full-time degree course i/c 1100 hours clinical practice
* Experience in management of high risk cases within a supervised environment
* Knowledge of current NHS
Skills and Knowledge
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work in a team
* Ability to devise a treatment plan for patients under your care
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.
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