Job summaryWe would like to offer an opportunity for newly qualified / recently qualified band 5 podiatrists to join our friendly team.
You will receive full support to complete preceptorship and junior competencies portfolio (if applicable).
Main duties of the jobThe role is varied - you will provide care from a range of community venues along with providing care to patients in their own homes who are unable to attend clinic. It it therefore essential you have access to appropriate transport.
The role involves assessing and treating a range of patients with underlying health conditions which place their foot at risk, and those with a podiatric need. You will develop treatment plans appropriate to their level of risk and provide health education to patients to support their treatment to achieve optimal outcomes.
Along with general podiatry clinics the post holder will provide basic biomechanical assessments and treatments which may include exercise and the provision of orthotics.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full outline of the role
About us.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person SpecificationExperienceDesirable- Previous experience of NHS podiatry
- Previous experience of working in a health care environment
Qualifications / TrainingEssential- BSc. Hons in Podiatry
- HCPC registration as a Podiatrist
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate
Knowledge and SkillsEssential- Problem solving Skills
- IT skills
- organisational skills
- Ability to produce, document implement and evaluate care plans.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants 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. 
