Job summary
This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.

We are looking to recruit a Podiatrist to join our East Cheshire NHS Trust Community Podiatry Service on a part time basis.

The East Cheshire Podiatry Service provides routine podiatry for high risk patients, wound care, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision, and a domiciliary service.

The service is offered in variety of settings across a large geographical area, including hospital inpatients, community clinics, health centres and GP surgeries providing a range of advanced clinical foot services to the local population.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development.

Travel is an integral part of this post and you must state on your application form how you intend to fulfil this essential requirement.

You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential.

NHS experience and working in the community is essential.

Hours per week: 22.5

Main duties of the job
The role of a Podiatrist in the Podiatry service is;

To assess, plan and provide the care needs of podiatric patients in a variety of settings

To provide treatment to patients to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and relieve discomfort; especially for those patients who are 'at risk' because of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic and localised conditions.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a source of advice for patients, carers, GP's and other healthcare professionals.

Some experience of working within the NHS is beneficial.

We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree / diploma

Desirable

• Membership of a relevant professional body

Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to a broad range of patients
• Awareness of recent NHS legislation, recommendations.
• Awareness of national and local priorities and changing trends

Desirable

• A basic knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
• Completion of in-house competency frameworks / relevant post-graduate courses

Skills
Essential

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member
• Reflective practice
• IT skills

Desirable

• Audit skills

Experience
Essential

• Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
• Broad range of clinical experience as a student in NHS settings

Desirable

• Experience of contributing to audit / research.

Specific Job Requirment
Essential

• Student placement experience with: 'at risk' patients, nail surgery, wound care, home visits, chairside orthoses

Desirable

• Experience working in a community NHS setting

Further information
Essential

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question

Other Role Requirements
Essential

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).