In this role, you will deliver evidence-based podiatric care to a diverse community caseload, supporting patients to improve mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills across a range of community environments.
These posts will cover the whole of Oxfordshire, with community-based working.
Join Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and be part of an organisation committed to excellence, compassion, and improving outcomes for our patients.
Apply now to become a valued member of our Community Podiatry Service.
Podiatrist - Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess, diagnose, and manage the primary care of patients with foot health issues.
* Provide wound care, toenail surgery, and prescribe orthoses.
* Work independently and as part of a team, liaising with other healthcare professionals.
* Participate in audits, service development projects, and training of junior staff.
Requirements:
* BSc in Podiatry (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.
* Experience in assessing and treating complex foot pathologies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the “candidate guide to making an application” which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Individual and Trust wide learning and development
* 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
* NHS Discount
* Pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups
Podiatrist - Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Assessment and Diagnosis: Conducting reflective assessments, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire
* Primary Care Management: Managing the ongoing primary care of patients eligible for NHS podiatry, including those with 'at risk' foot health status, toenail pathology, and those requiring wound care and orthoses
* Caseload Management: Independently managing a caseload of patients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals, and referring patients for further care as needed
* Team Collaboration: Working within a podiatry team and developing professional links across care pathways, as well as participating in audits and service development projects
* Training and Education: Supporting the training of junior staff, including apprentices and students, and undertaking training and education for a range of healthcare professionals and service users
* Clinical Skills Maintenance: Maintaining high-quality clinical skills and ensuring continuing professional development in line with local and national guidelines
* Patient Care: Providing care in various settings, including patients' homes, and ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, and HCPC objectives, policies, standards, and guidelines.
These duties ensure that the podiatrist provides high-quality care and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Community Podiatry Service.
Essential criteria
- Accurate assessment, testing and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of service.
- Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the public, especially in respect of foot health education
- BSc Podiatry (or equivalent – e.g., Diploma in Podiatric Medicine or Overseas qualification with equivalent BSc experience).
- HCPC registration
- Initiative - always challenging practices and working procedures to improve service delivery.
- Ability to work under the pressures of demanding and competing priorities.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Good team worker – cooperative, considerate, supportive, flexible
- Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Salary description
£32073.00 - £39043.00 per year