Job overview

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 HCPC Registered Podiatrist to join our team based in Stoke on Trent. 

This would be a wonderful opportunity for a newly qualified podiatrist to work alongside a team of Podiatrists and Podiatry assistants as well as working closely with district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses, consultant lead multidisciplinary clinics, allied health professionals and local integrated teams.

You will be supported to work as an autonomous practitioner assessing; diagnosing; care planning; and reviewing child and adult patients with a multitude of clinical conditions and provide a commitment to exceptional patient care to achieve their full potential.

We offer Oxleas Preceptorship and Beyond Preceptorship development opportunities. Our advanced practitioners in biomechanics, paediatrics, rehabilitation, rheumatology, diabetes & wound care provide expert support and advice and offer mentorship programs to all staff. 

You will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support, supportive supervision and in-house training during team meetings.

Due to the nature of this role, you should have the ability to travel around a large geographical area.

Main duties of the job

You will assess new service user referrals and care/support needs.

Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment/care/support for individuals, families and carers. 

Care/support plans may include:

1.     Promoting independence/self management and maintaining safety.

2.     Increased functional ability.

3.     Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health.

4.     Interventions in disease/condition management.

5.     Prevention and reducing of health inequalities.

6.     Admission avoidance.

7.     Early supported discharge.

8.     Case management/ treatment/ care plans.

9.     Palliative and end of life.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

·       Use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

·       Maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and set an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing.

·       Work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed.

·       To provide advice to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users.

Working for our organisation

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

 Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.