Overview
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHCT) Community Podiatry Services are looking for a highly motivated, proactive and focused qualified Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) registered Specialist Podiatrist to join their department.
Responsibilities
To assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages. Provide treatment for high‑risk patient groups such as the elderly and those with increased risk of amputation.
Provide high quality support to others in the team and work into wider MDTs to the benefit of patients.
Deliver evidence‑based podiatry within clinics, GP surgeries, hospitals, patient homes and nursing homes. The post covers Alnwick and other sites in the North locality area.
Support and develop others including podiatry students, podiatry assistants and newly qualified staff.
Work autonomously within a supportive peer group and display strength of character.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications required to apply are: Diploma/ Degree in Podiatric Medicine, HCPC registration, local anaesthetic certificate, computer literate and an understanding of pathways of care.
Benefits and Working Environment
This is a full‑time position but consideration will be given to anyone looking for part time work or job share.
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Leading in innovation and quality – opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England.
Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Contact
Team Lead Podiatrist North – Jade Patterson
Email: jade.patterson@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07788335380
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