Main area: Proactive & Intermediate Care
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week (full and part-time hours available)
Job ref: 384-AGB-EMF16288-C
Employer: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Jarvis Centre Guildford / Haslemere Hospital
Town: Haslemere / Guildford
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 Per annum (pro rata) inc HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Podiatrist Specialist in Diabetes or MSK - Graduate
Band 6
Job overview
JOB SUMMARY: To work as an integral member of the Podiatry team working to service local guidelines.
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual treatment plans, which are discussed and agreed with patients.
To use specialist clinical skills to manage the more complex caseload.
To actively keep up to date with clinical and professional developments.
To provide treatment at a variety of sites, which includes community clinics, community & acute hospital and domiciliary service.
To provide treatment to adults and children.
To support other staff including students and podiatry assistants with their supervision and clinical development.
To provide specialised assessment, formulate clinical diagnosis and treatment plan as an autonomous practitioner.
To take part in clinical outcome measurements and audit.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE: To work as part of the community and acute Podiatry teams providing professional, quality planned programmes of Podiatry care to patients using specialist skills.
As part of the Podiatry team and wider trust, contribute to service development, and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trust's policies, strategies and objectives. You will provide excellent podiatric treatment management plans and work with the teams across both sectors to ensure seamless care is delivered. You will have or be keen to develop a specialist interest in either MSK or Diabetes/wound care and will be keen to continue to develop and share these skills. You will be based at the Jarvis Centre Guildford or Haslemere community hospital and will work in a variety of locations including home visits.
Working for our organisation
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trust's normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Exciting Opportunity for Graduate Podiatrists!
Position: Podiatrist Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full or Part-time
Step into Your Future with Us!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting new journey? Start your career on the right foot with a role that brings both challenge and reward. We are seeking enthusiastic graduates who are passionate about patient care and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
What We Offer:
* Diverse Experience: Work in various community-based, multi-chair sites covering all aspects of podiatry including wound care, MSK, and nail surgery.
* Collaborative Team: Join a vibrant team of fellow podiatrists, apprentices, therapy assistant practitioners, and podiatry assistants.
* Supportive Environment: Benefit from the guidance and mentorship of experienced team leaders and established team members.
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend or bank holiday work.
Requirements:
* BSc in Podiatry or equivalent
* HCPC Registration
* Valid driver’s license and access to a car
* Experience and knowledge of specialist areas of diabetes and vascular problems or MSK, acquired through postgraduate development or equivalent experience.
* Member of relevant professional body Health Professions council Registration (HCPC).
* Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development.
If you’re driven, compassionate, and ready to take your first step towards an exciting career, we want to hear from you!
Apply today and make a difference in your community!
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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