Overview
Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service? An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Podiatrists to join the team. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals 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 the 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide assessment, treatment and interventions for a high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
* Work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.
* Manage and treat a caseload of patients across a variety of locations, delivering comprehensive podiatric assessments and care plans.
* Provide relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referrals to other health care professionals as required.
* Collaborate with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings including community clinics, domiciliary work, care homes and contribute to development of the podiatry team.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Band 5 Podiatrist with ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
* Commitment to CPD, evidence-based practice and clinical rotation.
* Ability to deliver high standards of treatment and professionalism and to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
* Clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay and South Devon area.
* Willingness to work across multiple locations including community clinics, domiciliary work and care homes.
* Maintain HCPC registration and hold a degree/diploma in Podiatry; local analgesia administration certificate.
* Follow departmental policies, procedures and guidelines and make clinical decisions within professional boundaries.
* Attend mandatory training as required by the Trust.
* Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional standards and Trust policy.
About the team and environment
* Working across 10 locations; the podiatry department includes Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff, with 9 administrative staff.
* We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon and are a research-active department that encourages personal development.
* We strive to achieve better outcomes for patients and actively promote development opportunities for staff.
Why work with us
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals. We are a hub for those considering living by the sea or within reach of Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks. Plymouth and Exeter are also within a short drive for culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Additional information
* 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 Professions Council (HCPC) and hold a degree/diploma in Podiatry and any relevant analgesia administration certificates.
* To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines and have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
* To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust.
* Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to suitability in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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