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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

About

The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Source = Trust web-site

Contact

Address: Trust Headquarters; Ash Green Specialist Learning Disability Service; Ashgate Road; Chesterfield; Derbyshire; S42 7JE
Contact Number: 01332 564856, option 1, option 1

Find out more

Jobs Website

Open

Ref: 842-SCS-5250-24 Vacancy ID: 6866278

Community Specialist Podiatrist

Accepting applications until: 10-Jan-2025 23:59

Vacancy status: Open

Accepting applications until: 10-Jan-2025 23:59

Location

Gwefan: Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire
Cyfeiriad: Chatsworth Road
Tref: Chesterfield
Cod post: S40 2AB
Major / Minor Region: Derbyshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

Oriau

Full time
Part time

37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary

Gradd: NHS AfC: Band 6

Specialty

Prif leoliad: Podiatry

Dyddiad y cyfweliad: 11/01/2025

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of individuals from BME backgrounds and welcomes applicants from these communities. DCHS is also an LGBT inclusive employer. Selection will be on a basis of merit. The Trust has achieved the status of a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees to invite to assessment applicants who meet the criteria for the job vacancy. To ensure the diversity of the workforce and understand the differing needs of our communities, the Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.

Be outstanding – join an outstanding team!

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To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care packages in order to maximize ulcer prevention for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease, vascular problems and wound management.
The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care to patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanics.
As part of the Podiatry Team and Wider Trust, contribute to the development and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trust policies, strategies and objectives.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre. Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community. As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

TWITTER/FACEBOOK - DCHS has its own Social Media accounts for recruitment. Follow us/like us via @dchsjobs

Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol

Degree or Diploma in Podiatry
Registrant of Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
Local Anaesthesia Certificate
Participating in CPD

Experience and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol

Post Graduate experience
Evidence of clinical development following graduation
Able to assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate for a wider range of clinical needs
Ability to assess Diabetic patients
Experience of minor surgical procedures

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Able to demonstrate highly specialised physical skills
Able to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals

Car Driver

Meini prawf hanfodol

Car driver with a full driving licence or the ability to travel across loaction during the working day

Documents

Further details / informal visits contact

Enw: Cassandra Rawlings
Teitl y swydd: Divisional Podiatry Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost: [email protected]
Rhif ffôn: 07772597831
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais: If you would like to visit us or have any questions about this role please contact me. I may be working in clinic and unable to answer a call but leave a message with your contact details and I will call you back as soon as I can.