We are looking for a Podiatrist to join our friendly team on the Isle of Wight.
You will work as part of a team to provide high quality podiatric care, to maintain mobility, tissue viability, independence and relieve discomfort to our patients.
Provide the highest quality of podiatric care to patients with a variety of care needs, both in the acute and community settings.
Be responsible for a caseload providing diagnosis and clinical treatments to patients, to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and to relieve discomfort.
The post holder will also be required to work with other podiatrists and student podiatrists; and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and act as a source of advice for patients, carers, GP's and other healthcare professionals. A Senior Podiatrist or above, will be available to provide advice and assistance.
The post holder will be required to have an input in to health education and health promotion, participating in training sessions.
The post holder will be expected to be an effective part of the Podiatry team, adhering to Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives, and actively contributing to their development
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person specification
Qualifications
BSc Podiatry degree with local anaesthesia /POM's certificate
Driving Licence
HCPC Registered
Experience
Understanding of audit
Understanding of confidentiality issues
Knowledge and experience of working in health care setting
Candidates must be prepared to work for periods of time in restricted positions throughout the day, in order to deliver clinical care.
Computer and keyboard use
Excellent interpersonal skills
Can demonstrate the key competencies of the Employees Quality framework
Ability to deal sensitively with patients, especially where there is a need to impart changes in their clinical conditions.
Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change.
Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
Ability to be empathetic, handle difficult and emotional situations.
Should be able to work in a team setting.
Should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
Prioritize own workload
Excellent oral and written communication
Ability to communicate well with Senior Clinicians. GP's and Senior Managers at all levels
Ability to keep calm and diffuse potentially difficult patient encounters
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.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For help with your application, contact:
stephanie.stanley@nhs.net
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
348-IOW-9455
Job locations
St. Mary's Hospital (IOW)
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
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