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Podiatrists - Diabetes Foot Protection Service, Rainham
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NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
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Job Description:
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video
Job overview
Band 5 Podiatrists
Diabetes Foot Protection Service
Are you a qualified podiatrist looking for an exciting new role?
We are recruiting podiatrists with an interest in Diabetic foot protection at various levels (from bands 5-7). We are looking for clinical staff who are passionate about the care they give to patients and who want to make a real difference in diabetic foot care.
At NELFT, we have secured significant and long-term Transformation funding and are undertaking an ambitious and exciting programme of co-design, with our partners in the Integrated Care Board (ICB), primary care networks (PCN) and secondary care. Our aim is to improve and enhance our service delivery to meet the challenges that face our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration. We want to improve patient outcomes to help our residents reduce the risk of developing active limb-threatening or life-threatening diabetic foot problems.
In return, we can offer you access to dedicated and personalised training and development in your chosen speciality, flexible working with our blended approach to new ways of working, including rotational opportunities and an unmissable chance to be part of something great that will shape the delivery of these services for years to come.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) who has podiatry skills and will be responsible for providing evidence-based comprehensive assessment, review, and treatment, supporting the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high risk.
The post holder will be working within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice, and professional standards, and specifically embedding Clinical quality guidelines.
Experienced podiatrists will provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings. The post holder will complement the service by using their assessment, diagnostic, and communication skills to develop care programs and implement treatment plans.
New graduates applying for band 5 roles will be supported and mentored to enable professional development within the diabetic and high-risk pathways.
Working for our organization
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks, including mandatory training, systems training, and equipment allocation. During induction, new starters will have opportunities to meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health, wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London
This post also attracts a payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organization, sponsorship may not be available for all roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Refer to the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to these documents when completing your application.
We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role can be discussed at the interview stage.
References
Please ensure references are from your most recent employer and include your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Provide professional email addresses for all referees, as we will contact them after an offer is made. We do not request references prior to interviews. Ensure any employment gaps are clearly indicated. All applications made through NHS Jobs will be processed by the TRAC System. Check your spam/junk mailbox regularly.
Use of AI
Applications should be written by the applicant. If AI programs are used, the application may be rejected, as this document is an important part of the assessment process. Support with applications is allowed for declared disabilities.
If you believe you have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm for this role, we would love to hear from you. If unsure about your fit, contact Jody Butler for an informal chat about your experience.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
* Must hold valid HCPC Registration
Skills
* Use IT skills including Internet, Email, and Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Knowledge
* Perform diabetic assessment and review
* Awareness of NICE guidelines
Communication
* Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including staff and patients
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Our offerings include:
* An award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for minority staff, staff with disabilities, and LGBT staff.
* A commitment to work-life balance through flexible working opportunities, including job sharing, part-time hours, and other arrangements.
* Proactive health and wellbeing support, including employee assistance programs, psychological support, wellbeing conversations, and health ambassador networks.
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