2 posts available - 1 based at Goole Health Centre and 1 based at Withernsea Hospital. Both up to 30 hours.

CHCP have an exiting opportunity for two suitably qualified and experienced podiatrists to come and join our existing established podiatry service. We are looking for individuals who are wishing to progress their career and clinical skills and who have the skills and attributes required to work autonomously at band 6 level. CHCP were one of the first tranche sites to introduce the National Wound care Strategy Programme and have developed direct referral pathways to specialist services.

Main duties of the job

We require innovative clinicians who have excellent communication skills, resilience and a passion to drive change within the podiatry profession. The roles involve treatment of high risk patients, diabetic and non-diabetic foot ulcers, complex home visits, MSK podiatry intervention. There will also be a requirement to deliver preventative advice and guidance to patients and supervise other staff members and students. Individuals will be supported with their continuous professional development, with peer support and supervision and have opportunities to develop their leadership skills and participate in audit and research.

Informal discussions are welcomed. For further information, please contact Donna Welch, Podiatry Operations Manager on 07850853001 or emaildwelch1@nhs.net

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information on the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Podiatry
• Postgraduate qualification in relevant specialist area or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Current HCPC professional registration

Knowledge

Essential

• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
• Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
• Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
• Basic IT Skills

Desirable

• Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area

Experience

Essential

• Significant demonstrable experience of working as a Podiatrist
• Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
• Experience of multi-agency/professional working
• Experience of case load management within specialist service area
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation

Desirable

• Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area
• Presentation skills/training experience

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

Goole Health Centre or Withernsea Hospital

Goole

DN14 6RU

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