Job summary
We are looking for a enthusiastic band 5 Podiatrist to join our Podiatry department, to work across both the community (0.6FTE) and rheumatology team (0.4 FTE) within East Dorset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across two teams to enhance your skill set. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills both with podiatry colleagues, patients and the wider members of the healthcare team with whom we work, e.g. GPs, district nurses, MDTs. You will work on your own as well as part of a team. We value people who can put forward new ideas for service improvement and use their initiative with a real 'can do' attitude. In East Dorset, the community team provides a range of podiatry services focusing mainly on routine community clinics, addressing the foot needs of a variety of conditions. The rheumatology service is focused on managing patients with inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases. There is a proactive approach to foot-related problems ranging from supporting self-management through to addressing the tissue viability and musculo-skeletal (MSK) problems in these patient groups. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosing, planning and implementation of Podiatric Care to patients within both the community and rheumatology service.

We would welcome applications from newly or recently qualified podiatrist who is looking to develop their clinical skills.

Main duties of the job
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

The service aims to provide general footcare, basic chairside orthoses solutions and education to patients with a view to resolving foot problems and pain and facilitating and supporting self-care across both the community and rheumatology team.

The community team will give you a chance to work in and develop skills in high risk clinics treating ulcerated patients with rotation into the hospital based MDT diabetic foot clinic. The rheumatology team will give you the opportunity to work in and develop skills in rheumatology clinics treating MSK and tissue viability patients.

As a Community Podiatrist with a interest in rheumatology based in the East Dorset Locality Team your work will be focused mainly in the Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole areas however occasional travel across the county to cover clinics will be required. It is essential that you are (or due to be) HCPC registered, are able to work flexibly and are a car driver with access to a car for work purposes.

About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net

Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991) and a certificate in local anaesthesia
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continual professional and personal development
• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers gaining compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery

Desirable

• Ability cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and provide assurance Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time

Job Specific Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk foot

Desirable

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development
• Experience of delivering health education

Information Technology
Essential

• Basic IT skills, normally obtained through practice and practical training
• IT skills including use of Internet, e-mail, word processing

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of using word processing, spreadsheet, database or equivalent standard

Business Travel
Essential

• Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business

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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).