Podiatrist (Band 5)
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 a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5.
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 the area. As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
* Committed to and undertake CPD, evidence‑based practice and clinical rotation.
* Providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and continuing to develop a multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care.
Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
You will have clinical responsibility for delivering high quality care to a caseload across the Torbay & South Devon area and will be working closely with other community healthcare workers and provider agencies within a variety of care settings, including:
* Community clinics
* Domiciliary work
* Care homes
* Contributing to the development of the podiatry team
Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 45 clinical staff comprising a Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists, Assistant Practitioners and clinical support staff. We also have 10 administrative staff.
Why work with us? We aim to innovatively deliver first‑class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon, strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients, and actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Richard Collings – Head of Podiatry and Orthotics
Email: richard.collings@nhs.net
Telephone: 01803 217714
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospitals and Health Care
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