Solent NHS Podiatry Service (Portsmouth and Southampton)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Band: 6

Salary: 33,706- 40,588

Essential Requirements: HCPC Registration as a Podiatrist

Full time, permanent band 6 post have become available in the Solent Podiatry Team.

*Are you a specialist Podiatrist looking for a new challenge?

*Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and have excellent communication skills?

*Are you interested in working in a great team?

Clinically we are looking for specialist podiatrists with the ability to demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge to work mainly within the at risk foot, but there may be opportunities to also work within the areas of MSK & nail surgery. Your role will involve provision of expert specialist assessment, treatment and advice for patients with foot disease affecting the foot and ankle who may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations. You will preferably have up-to-date IRMER training with knowledge of infection management, offloading and indications for further tests and investigations. You should have a proven track record of clinical experience and CPD in these areas.

Main duties of the job

*Working with patients with diabetic, rheumatoid, vascular foot disease or complex pain (both acute and chronic) commonly at the acute stage on a daily basis to maximise improvement through high levels of technical skill and behaviour change management.

*Undertake a range of wound assessment, complex MSK assessments and management including debridement, casting techniques, advanced and innovative wound care practice, x-ray and prescribing/influencing medication relating to disease control (i.e. Diabetes, Rheumatoid disease) , antibiotic therapy, orthotic management, advanced and innovative diagnostic practice, x-ray and influencing medication relating to pain management

*Working with teams and individuals to influence the type and quality of care provided across the risk foot and MSK pathway

*Work alongside and receive referrals from other health professionals to agree care plans to prevent/manage podiatric conditions.

About us

We have been working with other local NHS Trusts to create a new organisation, bringing together all community, mental health and learning disability services from across Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Subject to approvals, the aim is for the new Trust to be formed by the end of 2024.

Project Fusion is the name for the programme to create the new combined NHS Foundation Trust. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust will be bringing the services into a single organisation will result in more consistent care, more equitable access to services irrespective of postcode, and a more sustainable workforce and services. The new organisation will operate locally to ensure services can best meet the needs of different communities.

The new Trust will be comprised of all the services currently provided by Solent NHS Trust and Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, the community, mental health and learning disability services provided by Isle of Wight NHS Trust and child and adolescent mental health services delivered in parts of Hampshire by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Colleagues will transfer to the new organisation under Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) -- known as TUPE on the day the trust is formed. TUPE is a legal process to ensure you transfer out of one organisation and into another, maintaining the terms and conditions of your employment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Podiatry/equivalent
• Full HCPC registration
• CPD Portfolio
• Driving licence
• Member of Professional Body
• IRMER Qualification
• Post Graduate training

Experience

Essential

• 1 year post qualification
• Experience in At Risk Foot / offloading / clinical assessment
• Evidence in working with other professionals

Employer details

Employer name

Solent NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Community Health Campus

Milton Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO3 6AD

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