Job overview

East Cheshire Podiatry service provides routine podiatry for high risk patients and specialist services including  wound care, nail surgery, biomechanical assessment and orthotic provision, and a domiciliary service.

The service is offered in variety of settings across a large geographical area, including hospital inpatients, community clinics, health centres and GP surgeries providing a range of advanced clinical foot services to the local population. 

We are looking to recruit a Podiatrist to join our East Cheshire NHS Trust Community Podiatry Service.

You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential.

Experience of working in the community and NHS is beneficial.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development. 
 
Travel is an integral part of this post and you must state on your application form how you intend to fulfil this essential requirement.

This position is offered on a Bank basis which is 'as and when' required with no guaranteed hours however it does offer you increased flexibility by selecting shifts to work around your lifestyle.

Hours per week:  BANK

Main duties of the job

The role of a Podiatrist in the Podiatry service is;

To assess, plan and provide the care needs of podiatric patients in a variety of settings 

To provide treatment to patients to maintain mobility, independence, tissue viability and relieve discomfort; especially for those patients who are ‘at risk’ because of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic and localised conditions. 

 To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a source of advice for patients, carers, GP’s and other healthcare professionals.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)  Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Due to the terms of a Bank contract, we are unable to meet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship for visa purposes.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.