Job summary
Are you an experienced or newly qualified podiatrist looking for a new challenge with a dynamic, innovative, and supportive team? Do you want to be part of a team that wants to further your career with our developmental roles?

We are working collaboratively across Somerset to deliver whole pathway integration for the high-risk foot and improving patient access to the right care, by the right person, at the right time. The Podiatry Service in Somerset provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice, for a range of specialisms including diabetes, wound care, musculo skeletal biomechanics and nail surgery.

We have FANTASTIC opportunities for motivated established or developing Podiatrists who are passionate about the consistent delivery of evidence-based clinical management of podiatric conditions with a focus on developing clinical expertise in high-risk wound care.

You will be part of a community team of podiatrists, providing care across 12 clinics centred around 4 centres of excellence.

You will be expected to be flexible to meet the needs of the service. In return we will offer an exciting role within a supportive team with flexible working arrangements.

Main duties of the job
Due to the need to travel to different locations, it is essential that the post holder has a full UK drivers licence drive with access to their own vehicle and appropriate insurance.

The service operates 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) between 8.30am and 5.00pm.

The service has four main hubs:

• West -- Bridgwater & Taunton
• South - Yeovil
• East -- Glastonbury

About us
The NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside and stunning coastlines, whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There is truly something for everyone!

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers a great benefits package including 27 days annual leave (pro rata) and a competitive pension scheme. We also offer fast track access to in-house MSK Physiotherapy support.

You will have the following opportunities:

• Supportive mentorship and preceptorship programme.
• Annual career conversations and personal development plans.
• Collaborative working with community nursing teams, general practice and care home staff to provide patient centred care to 'high risk' patients.
• Rotations into other services including Podiatric Surgery and Multi-Disciplinary Teams in acute trusts.
• Access to internal and external training in line with your personal development programme.
• The support of a highly skilled clinical team to help develop your competencies.
• Participation in a network of podiatrists for peer support and professional development.
• Involvement in regular team meetings

Job responsibilities
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

• To provide podiatry treatment and advice to patients across Somerset based on clinical and medical need.
• To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with formulation and communication of an individual treatment plan.
• To be responsible for the interpretation of clinical findings and decision for onward referral for other interventions from other disciplines.
• To work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as required in primary and secondary care settings.
• To be involved in making best interest decisions.
• To perform to a high level of dexterity the physical skills required in the care of the lower limb.

Person specification essential criteria include:

• Degree/Diploma in Podiatry
• HCPC registered

Being a car driver is essential for this post to work in the clinics in the community setting. Please indicate on your application if you have a valid driving licence for the UK and if you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Sarah Marston
Operational Manager - Podiatry
Telephone: 07500 990852
Email: sarah.marston@somersetft.nhs.uk

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Valid Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.Degree / Diploma in Podiatric Medicine.Local analgesia (LA) certificate.POM-A or POM-S.

Desirable

• Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies.Knowledge of basic Biomechanics.

Desirable

• Involvement in health education packages.

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.