Are you a passionate and motivated Podiatrist looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward-thinking team?
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our recently integrated Community Podiatry and Diabetes Care For You (DCFY) Podiatry service supporting communities across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex.
The post will be primarily based in Brighton, however there will be a requirement to travel to satellite clinics across Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. Therefore, a full driving license and access to a suitable vehicle is a key requirement for this role.
What we're looking for
* HCPC-registered Podiatrist.
* Demonstrable post-registration experience in a range of clinical areas, including high-risk foot care.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Ability to manage a varied caseload and work flexibly across different clinical environments.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver high-quality podiatric care to a diverse caseload, including patients with diabetes, chronic neuropathy, vascular conditions, and basic wound care needs.
* Work autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team across a variety of settings including community clinics, patients' homes, residential homes, and hospital clinics.
* Undertake domiciliary visits for housebound patients (non-complex cases).
* Develop and implement individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
* Participate in service development initiatives and clinical supervision.
* Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure equipment and stock are managed in line with departmental protocols.
What we offer
* A supportive and friendly team environment.
* Structured development programme for Band 5s to progress to Band 6.
* Regular clinical supervision and access to CPD opportunities.
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
* NHS pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement.
Join Us
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive team. Whether you're an experienced clinician or a newly qualified podiatrist looking to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and make a difference in the lives of our patients across Brighton & Hove & East Sussex.
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 wellbeingo
* 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 networkso
* Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and Veteran Aware Trusto
* 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
* Provide podiatry treatment for a wide range of patients within the service criteria.
o Diabetes
o Chronic neuropathy
o Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
o Vascular problems
o Basic wound management and tissue viability
* Work as an autonomous practitioner, professionally and legally accountable for clinical decisions.
* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate podiatric care for patients with diverse clinical needs, including:
o Diabetes
o Chronic neuropathy
o Chronic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
o Vascular problems
o Basic wound management and tissue viability
* Deliver domiciliary care to housebound patients assessed as appropriate.
* Develop individualised care plans under the guidance of Specialist Lead Podiatrists.
* Participate in rotations (for Band 5s) to gain experience in specialist areas of podiatry.
* Undertake new patient assessments (post-orientation), develop care packages, and provide foot care education.
* Maintain clinical competencies relevant to the Trusts Foot Protection Team.
* Work across various settings, including:
o Community clinics
o Hospital clinics and ward rounds
o Residential homes
o Patient homes
* Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues, and students, including managing sensitive or challenging situations.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical records and contribute to service data collection.
* Ensure clinical equipment is safe, clean, and appropriately stocked.
* Participate in clinical supervision, training, and departmental appraisals.
* Support service development initiatives and contribute to quality improvement.
* Provide cover and undertake other duties as directed by the Podiatry Operational Lead or deputy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Podiatry
* Registered with the Health Professions Council
* Certificate in Nail Surgery and Local Anaesthesia
* Current drivers licence
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
* Ability to network and interact with staff from other disciplines
* Ability to use initiative
* Able to use clinical reasoning in practice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brighton
Westfield Building, Beggars Wood Road
Brighton
BN2 3EW
Employer's website
https://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/work-with-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearper annum pro rata
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