Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Podiatrist
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 343-SDH&C-8316495
- Cyflogwr
- Surrey Downs Health and Care
- Math o gyflogwr
- Public (Non NHS)
- Gwefan
- Leatherhead Community Hospital
- Tref
- Leatherhead
- Cyflog
- £33,677 - £40,996 Per annum inc fringe HCAS
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 14/10/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Surrey Downs Health and Care
Podiatrist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Surrey Downs Health & Care
Surrey Downs Health and Care is excited to offer a new and innovative Band 5 Podiatrist opportunity. This permanent post has been designed to provide a newly qualified or early-career podiatrist with a unique opportunity to gain experience across Community Foot Health services.
Working across Surrey Downs and alongside our colleagues in our hospital sites, you will develop a diverse clinical skillset whilst being supported by experienced clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams. This rotational role offers exposure to a wide range of patient groups and clinical environments, providing an excellent foundation for future career progression.
Within our Community Foot Health service, you will experience and have exposure to caseloads including wound care, musculoskeletal presentations, nail surgery and domiciliary care. You will undertake regular home visits using Trust vehicles and be provided with remote IT equipment to support agile working.
You will receive comprehensive induction, supervision and ongoing professional development throughout your rotations.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To provide a highly effective, comprehensive foot health service for the population of Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC).
Principle Duties to include:
- To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality programmes of podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings across the SDHC sites. This requires a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatric practice to provide specialized, high quality disability.
- To participate in a mentored rotational program me of specialist clinics, gaining further knowledge and experience in diabetes (acute and community), nail surgery, biomechanics.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- Epsom and St Helier’s University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It’s on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed – we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. This is frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups.
To provide early intervention whenever possible to enable long term gain.
To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs. This will include providing education sessions for new and current patients.
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
To ensure all patients are appropriately assessed prior to referring to the assistant grade.
To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, Doppler ultrasound. Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.
To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.
To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
Meini prawf dymunol
- Member of the College of Podiatry
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working in a team Assess and formulate treatment plans.
- Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Knowledge of broad range of podiatric practice
Meini prawf dymunol
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical Governance
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication
- Proficient in all areas of general podiatric practice Good presentation skills IT skills Nail surgery, Health promotion and basic biomechanics skills Application Form & Interview Portfolio of evidence
- Positive attitude to change
Meini prawf dymunol
- Good presentation skills IT skills
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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Sharon Clancy
- Teitl y swydd
- Operational Manager Specialist Services
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07469 020286
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