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Job overview

Development & progression are important within our Podiatry Service in Gloucestershire, due to recent progression we have a number of Band 6 posts available in different areas of the county.  We would also support a Band 5/6 developmental role depending on level of experience, as well as considering flexible working hours. 

As a countywide service over recent years there has been a measurable increase in complex cases presenting to our specialist podiatrists.

We are looking for Podiatrists to enhance our workforce across Gloucestershire who are skilled in areas such as musculoskeletal assessment and management, wound care, domiciliary care, high risk nail surgery and to support our developing vascular pathway.

Main duties of the job

To deliver podiatric interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.

• To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with Government and local initiatives and directives
• With Colleagues and service manager, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the clinical needs of the service in relation to patient and stakeholder requirements.
• To provide specialist clinical treatments / advice with the support of Service and Team Leads
• To provide clinical training to students, apprentices and other Podiatry colleagues.
• Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies
• Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from service users, carers or other professionals and agencies, on a daily basis
• To participate in Clinical Professional Development and other developmental activities
• To participate in regular supervision sessions with peers and identified others. To work positively with colleagues to maintain effective relationships

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.

Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.