An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanentband 6 Podiatrist working across a variety of settings including communityclinics, home visits wards and hospital site.
You will be working as a core member of the Integrated Diabetes Specialist teamat Rotherham Foundation Trust Hospital, this will include the opportunity towork as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside colleagues from Endocrine,Orthotics, Vascular Surgery, Podiatric Surgery and OPAT.
You will also work as part of the community podiatry service having theopportunity to perform nail surgery, offer routine care and assessment clinicsfor eligible patients, you may also be involved in Biomechanics clinics.
Our Podiatry department has a proven track record of internal promotions andupskilling of staff being able to study for the non medical prescribing course,IRMER training for requesting x-rays, shockwave therapy, acupuncture, steroidinjection and leadership.If successful you will be an integral part of the Podiatry team workingalongside Podiatry Assistants, band 6 Podiatrists and our Band 7 LeadPodiatrists (high risk and biomechanics).
The role is community-based but will involve provision of diabetic footcare to patients attending our hospital sites and in their own homes/care homeswith active diabetic foot complications.Please Note interviews will be held at Rotherham Community Health Centre on10/04/26.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver the provision of high risk specialist foot careand clinical treatment to patients of the Rotherham area.
* To work as a member of the Integrated Specialist Diabetes Team.
* To work as a Band 6 Podiatrist within the Podiatry Service to support therequirements of the department and Lead Podiatrists.
* To assist in developing the service and pathways to ensure the best patientjourney whilst upholding trust values.
* To be professionally accountable for the delivery of podiatric care, conformingto Professional Bodies, HCPC, and the TRFTs minimum standards.
* Actively promote the Podiatry profession to all stakeholders.
* To contribute to the strategic development of departmental policy as a memberof the Integrated Diabetes Specialist Team.
* To ensure accessible, responsive and flexible high risk foot assessment,treatment and care within service financial limitations.
* The post holder will support the Podiatry Clinical Lead and highly specialistlead with the discharge of their duties.
* With NMP qualification you will prescribe independently within your area ofexpertise and work to maintain your NMP competencies. If not already apre scriber, a willingness to work towards independent prescribing with supportfrom Team Leads is essential.
* These responsibilities / duties should not be regarded as exhaustive and willbe subject to amendment in line with service needs.
About us
The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham
As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall
But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Demonstrate a broad range of clinical skills with an interest in Diabetic and High Risk Foot Care
* Demonstrate good organisation skills and ability to create care plans
Experience
* Post graduate Podiatry experience
* Experience working with Podiatry Assistants
* Experience working with Specialist Podiatrists
* Experience of NHS working
* Experience of working as part of a Diabetic Foot MDT
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Podiatry
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD)
* Local Anaesthesia Certificate
* Non Medical Prescribing Module ( V300 ) successfully completed or willingness to work toward it
* Post Graduate qualification in Diabetic Foot /High Risk Foot or evidence of working towards suitable qualification
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.
£38,682 to £46,580 a yearPro rata/per annum
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