Job summary
The post holder will be required to provide comprehensive, highly skilled clinical support to Cornwall Foundation Trust Podiatry Team.
Multi-disciplinary working will be an important aspect of this role to ensure best outcomes for the patient. Sharing of best practice with Podiatrists and other relevant clinicians will be key to this role and will involve patients, carers, and support agencies in delivery of care.
Clinics will be held over multiple sites within west Cornwall.
Flexible working considered.
Main duties of the job
We deliver patient care in a variety of clinical and community settings with a caseload focusing on the medically at risk and/or those who have a high podiatric need.
Clinical caseloads will be managed based on experience, with clinical supervision provided within the CFT Podiatry structure. You will be involved in routine and high-risk clinics and have opportunities to rotate through the Foot Protection Team and Musculoskeletal Clinics to support your skill and interest development.
You will join a team of experienced podiatrists committed to high standards of care. Support is offered through regular clinical supervision, in-house CPD, countywide staff training, well-being huddles, and ongoing training for staff development.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, and provide specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.
We are a people-focused organization where your role supports the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors to this beautiful region.
The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, and support staff.
We work in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff are based in 13 community hospitals. Our aim is to have great people, provide excellent care, be a great place to work, and a trusted partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of residents are supported by hospital services in Devon, and we collaborate closely with partners there. The area sees increased service demand during holidays and summer months.
Details
Date posted: 22 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per year (Pro Rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 201-25-430
Job locations: West area, Penzance, TR18 4TA
Job description
For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education
* Essential: Current professional registration - HCPC
* Essential: Dip Pod M, BSc (hons) Podiatry or equivalent
* Desirable: Post Graduate qualification
Knowledge and Abilities
* Essential: Excellent organisational skills
* Essential: Demonstrable excellent clinical skills
* Essential: Excellent written communication skills
* Desirable: Good presentation skills
Additional requirements
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and UK registration. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more info, visit the NHS Careers website.
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