This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic podiatrist, to join our friendly, supportive podiatry team in the Eastern locality. The demand for specialist podiatry care is growing and many of our patients are now high risk, requiring regular podiatry intervention and education, for the prevention and management of foot ulceration and amputation. However, other important areas of service delivery include the surgical removal of ingrowing toe nails and the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal (MSK) lower limb conditions. We are looking to grow our work force by creating a strong team of both registered and non-registered clinicians.

This role is integral to our mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across various settings, including community clinics, acute outpatient clinics, inpatient settings, and domiciliary care.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with a wide range of podiatric needs, as well discharging patients who have completed treatment, or who do not meet the service access criteria.
• Opportunities to take part in nail surgery, MSK, wound care, education and audit.
• Work flexibly across multiple sites to meet the needs of the service.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team setting.
• Utilise strong organisational skills to work independently and contribute to service development.

About You:

• Must be a registered HCPC podiatrist
• Passionate about delivering high standards of patient care.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the service demands.
• A sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management is important, as well as being up to date with national guidelines and current best practice.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a friendly and supportive podiatry team.
• Join the trust preceptorship programme
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribute to a service that makes a significant impact on patients' lives, particularly those at high risk of foot complications.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week,Monday to Friday 08:30am - 16:30pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact:Laura Brown, Community Podiatry Service Manager on laura.brown@nhs.net , 01392 356127

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Newcourt House, Newcourt Drive,

Exeter

Devon

EX2 7JQ

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