Podiatrist

The post-holder will be competent across all core areas of Podiatry and have a strong team work ethic and sense of accountability. The successful candidate will work within the Podiatry team to support our core cohort of patients, with scope for specialist practice dependant on the individuals skillset.

We are keen to support and develop our staff through a clear career pathway and encourage promotional opportunities within the Trust. Within the service there is ample opportunity for professional growth and development across the variety of specialisms we offer; from diabetic and high risk foot management, in both the community and acute settings, to assisting in our community-run Podiatric Surgery unit. Alongside this there is also opportunity to specialise within our MSK or Nail Surgery teams. There are opportunities to develop line management and mentoring skills through supporting of Podiatry students, our apprentice Podiatrists and Footcare Assistants.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a team striving to make a difference for our community then we want to hear from you.

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

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

Essential: - Evidence based approach to wound management.; - 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.

Essential: - 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: - Team leadership and management

Essential: - 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.

Essential: - Ability to travel independently around Cambridgeshire and Peterborough area meeting required timescales. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.