Overview
Podiatrist required at Band 5. 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post. Base: Beauchamp Centre, Mount Gould Hospital. Working across: commissioned area of Plymouth, West Devon and the South Hams. HCPC registered podiatrist to join a diverse team across community, secondary care and domiciliary settings. Practice at band 5 includes wound care management, care for a wide range of foot pathologies, patient education, peer and multi‑professional working and routine MSK care.
Podiatry Services at Livewell Southwest provides care on a needs basis with access to medical imaging, independent prescribing and secondary care via specialist podiatrists. The service provides integrated care across primary and secondary care and as an organisation provides physical and mental health services as well as adult social care, integrating podiatry into a cohesive health and social care infrastructure.
For informal enquiries, contact Cathi Smith, Podiatry Clinical Lead, on 01752 434855 or email catherine.smith84@nhs.net.
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of patients with a range of general podiatry needs including wound care, new patient assessments, short episodes of care and long‑term condition care.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of podiatric care.
Work as a motivated team member and as an autonomous practitioner, taking responsibility for clinical and organisational tasks as defined in the job description.
Work in a variety of clinical settings and maintain a domiciliary caseload as required.
Rotate to provide care across the diabetes pathway within University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust and Livewell Southwest as required.
Please note:
this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. Livewell may close the advert early if a high number of applications are received. All staff are expected to work across a 7 day service. Job share(s) considered.
Qualifications
Essential: BSc or MSc in Podiatry; HCPC Registration; Local Analgesia Certificate; POMS Certificate
Desirable: Evidence of post‑graduate study
Experience
Essential: Experience of team working; maintaining a professional portfolio; management and treatment of a range of general podiatric conditions; placement experience
Desirable: Experience working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team; NHS or health and/or social care employment; involvement in profession‑related activities
Specific Skills
Excellent communication, written and verbal; IT skills
High personal and professional standards; good time management and organisational skills
Ability to work under pressure and respond to change; motivated and enthusiastic
Good team worker; ability to use own initiative; flexible and adaptable to service needs
Open to constructive criticism and direction from senior staff
Knowledge
Health and Safety; computer literacy; professional boundaries
Understanding of clinical governance and patient safety; evidence of continual professional development
Additional Requirements
Ability to access/travel to patient homes across the locality
Disclosure and Sponsorship
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the DBS. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Livewell Southwest, 200 Mount Gould Road, Mount Gould, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 7PY
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