Podiatrist

Posted 10 hours 7 minutes ago by NHS

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury, United Kingdom, HP178
Job Description

Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the field of podiatry? Buckinghamshire NHS Trust is looking for a dedicated Podiatrist to join on a long-term placement contract. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Be responsible for the planning and delivery of specialised Podiatry knowledge and skills to assess.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year, we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression: Access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges.

Work-life Balance: Flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources, and paid annual leave.

Opportunity & Access: Over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want.

Job responsibilities

Band 6 Rate: £22.99 per hour - exc. WTD (Holiday Pay); £26.14 per hour - inc. WTD (Holiday Pay)

Band 7 Rate: £27.01 per hour - exc. WTD (Holiday Pay); £30.71 per hour - inc. WTD (Holiday Pay)

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, 8:30 - 16:30

Why might this job interest you?

Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the field of podiatry? Buckinghamshire NHS Trust is looking for a dedicated Podiatrist to join on a long-term placement contract. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear from you.

In this role, you will be required to:
  • Be responsible for the planning and delivery of specialised Podiatry knowledge and skills to assess.
  • Diagnose and treat patients presenting with complex problems, often with underlying conditions such as Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and PVD.
  • Use biomechanical knowledge in patients' treatment planning, as well as delivering wound care healing therapies to a high standard.
What you'll need:
  • Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration)
  • Podiatry degree or equivalent
  • Experience in wound care (1 year)
The benefits we can offer you in return:
  • Putting People in Places to Care: Be part of the NHSP community by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
  • Weekly pay: To give you access to your wages more quickly.
  • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
  • First choice of shifts/placements: At the Trust of your choice over agencies.
  • Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
  • Working options to suit your lifestyle: Being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed-term placements.
  • Training and development opportunities: Via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
  • Explore different wards: Keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
  • Being part of the NHSP Community: Access member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series, and more.
Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health. Our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work, supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. We offer flexible work or fixed-term placements.

Apply Today

By joining us, you can look forward to a choice of flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification Qualifications
  • Current relevant professional registration (HCPC Registration)
  • Podiatry degree or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required to ensure suitability for the role.