Role Summary
Royal Devon University Healthcare Trust Northern Podiatry Service has an exciting opportunity for a specialist podiatrist to join our innovative, supportive and friendly podiatry team.
We are looking for a podiatrist who is enthusiastic, has good communication skills, the ability to work independently and make a positive contribution to our team.
The successful candidate will be expected to work in clinics across North Devon and occasionally in the patient’s own home along with rotations through nail surgery, ulcer clinics, MSK and our multidisciplinary footcare team.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
As a Specialist Podiatrist you will provide specialist footcare to groups of patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. This includes patients with high risk feet, acute and chronic foot wounds, MSK conditions and those requiring minor surgery. This may include rotations in to specialist areas, including in to the acute diabetic foot clinic.
The post holder is responsible for planning and managing their own caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner and being legally accountable for all aspects of their clinical work. This includes being clinically responsible for assessment, diagnosis and the implementation of individualised care plans, working autonomously, as well as part of multidisciplinary teams.
As part of the Podiatry service, the post will be based in a variety of settings including acute and community hospitals/clinics and home visits. They will also take part in virtual/telephone clinics and triaging.
The post holder will be required to supervise staff at lower grades, volunteers, podiatry apprentices and podiatry/medical students. They will act as a mentor for podiatry students/apprenticeships and new qualified podiatrists.
As well as being responsible for their own continued professional development, the post holder will take a role in projects to help further the development of the service, as well as support senior podiatry management with tasks as required.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 0830 - 1630
Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May
For further information please contact: Rebecca Brown, Podiatry Professional Lead r.brown7@nhs.net or 01271 341509
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.
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 people’s 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
