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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) provides integrated community and mental health, learning disability and social care services of the highest standard due to our continued commitment to quality and service improvement. We aim to support people of all ages to achieve the very best they can for their health and well being. To ensure that we achieve this goal we look to recruit candidates of a high calibre that share our passion for delivering excellent service user care, research and education.

Contact

Address: Elizabeth House; Fulbourn Hospital; Fulbourn; Cambridge; Cambridgeshire; CB21 5EF
Contact Number: 0800 953 7016

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Ref: 310-OPAC-6532073-G Vacancy ID: 6990180

Podiatrist

Closed for applications on: 20-Feb-2025 00:00

Vacancy status: Closed

Closed for applications on: 20-Feb-2025 00:00

Location

Site: Cambridge or Huntingdon.
Town: Cambridge or Huntingdon.
Postcode: PE29 7HN
Major / Minor Region: Cambridgeshire

Contract type & working pattern

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time
Part time
Flexible working
Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week (Full-time: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 16:30 or 9 day fortnight or 4 day week. Scope for part-time.)

Salary

Salary: £29,970 - £44,962 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5/6)

Specialty

Main area: Older People and Adult Community

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities

To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:
- High Risk Diabetes
- Neuropathy
- Chronic disease e.g., Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vascular conditions
- Wound management/tissue viability
Care will be provided in a range of settings including:
- Hospital Clinics
- Ward Rounds
- Health Centre Community Clinics
- GP Practice Clinics
- Residential Homes for the Elderly
- Patients Homes
- Care Centres for the Disabled
- To be responsible for the assessment and diagnosis of patients with subsequent production of individual treatment plan and be able to manage the day to day running of a busy clinic.
- To complete all relevant internal competency development, including and not limited to; Nail Surgery, MSK, High Risk.
- To participate in the departmental rota for nail surgery as appropriate.
- Assessment and identification of risk factors, categorising patients into appropriate risk banding as defined by the service assessment matrix.
- To participate in the Feet Focus caseload.
- To be responsible for the day-to-day planning of personal workloads for the completion of home visits and visits to residential homes for the elderly and care centres.
- To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers, to participate in foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care and Social Care staff.
- To be actively involved in the development of departmental policies, guidelines and protocols.
- To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock and equipment as appropriate.
- To follow departmental policies, standard operating procedures and guidelines using discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
- To be able to treat patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound as appropriate.
- To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence in other local areas and to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time.
- To ensure all duties are carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within local areas.
- To maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
- To carry out all duties with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community such as physical, mental health and specialist services.

We are a health and social care organisation, offering a wide range of services, including:

Integrated physical and mental health services for adults and older people;
Specialist mental health and learning disability services;
Children and young people’s mental health services;
Children’s community services in Peterborough;
Social care;
Ground-breaking research

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. For further information about our positive equality, diversity and Inclusion work, please visit https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/equalityanddiversity.

CPFT is looking to build upon its pool of temporary workers with Temporary Staffing Services (TSS). You will be asked at interview if you would be willing to register with TSS. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to take on additional hours that are flexible around your personal circumstances.

Please be advised that in line with the WHO Health Workforce Support and Safeguards List, 2020 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust currently are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates whose country of residence is classed as a ‘Red List’ country.

Applicants who require entry into the UK will be required to provide a valid police certificate from the relevant authority from each country (except the UK) where the applicant has been present for 12 months or more, 10 years before the date of visa application, while aged 18 or over.

If you are successful at interview you will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS (if appropriate), references and Occupational Health. To ensure a smooth process please bring all identity documents to your interview. A list of required identity documents will be attached to your interview invitation.

All communications will be sent to you via TRAC Systems. By applying for this post you are agreeing to CPFT transferring the information contained in this application to TRAC. If you are made an offer, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

HCPC registered podiatrist
Podiatry diploma / degree
Local anaesthetics certificate
Evidence of continuing professional development in relevant areas.

Experience

Essential criteria

Evidence based approach to wound management.

Desirable criteria

Broad based experience working in isolation and as a team member including the treatment and management of high risk patients on a regular basis.
Experience working in an NHS Podiatry setting.

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Excellent clinical skills utilising evidence based practice.
An understanding of clinical governance and clinical supervision.
Good time management and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills

Desirable criteria

Able to participate in standard setting and audit.
Skills in reflective practice

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential criteria

Knowledge of NHS systems and appropriate frameworks.
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
Understands the principle of confidentiality.