Overview
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Podiatrist to join our team. The Podiatry service provides multiple care offers to meet the individual needs of the people across the city of Leeds. We are a community-based service that provides assessment and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb related problems using diagnostic equipment and treatment packages. We offer specialist services, including wound care, foot and ankle pain, a foot protection service for people with high-risk feet and nail surgery. We promote health coaching and self-management to empower people to manage their own foot needs. Our team of Advanced and Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists and Assistant Practitioners are based in geographical areas across Leeds. All clinical staff are expected to work in health centres, patients’ own homes and care homes. The service works closely with other stakeholders and is a research-active team collaborating on national research projects. You will use evidence-based practice to formulate, develop and deliver individualized treatment plans in clinics and patients homes, applying clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload including high risk, diabetes, wound care and biomechanics patients.
Main duties / Responsibilities
• Work to professional and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance, ensuring practice is grounded in evidence-based theoretical and practical knowledge.• Travel across the NHS Trust carrying a variety of equipment; ability to travel independently across the city is essential.• Support and deliver care in clinics and patients homes as part of a multidisciplinary team.
About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply held values, with a focus on delivering high quality care. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated “Good”, with our Adult Services rated “Outstanding” for caring.
Benefits
Perks of the job include generous annual leave and access to NHS discount sites. Full benefits information is available on our site: www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk (Join Our Team tab).
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and sponsorship is not possible, please consider carefully whether you meet eligibility to apply.
Job responsibilities (condensed)
A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 5 Podiatrist to join our team. The Podiatry service provides multiple care offers to meet the individual needs of the people across the city of Leeds. We are a community-based service that provides assessment and treatment of foot, ankle and lower limb related problems using diagnostic equipment and treatment packages. We offer specialist services including wound care, foot and ankle pain, a foot protection service for high-risk feet and nail surgery. We promote health coaching and self-management to empower people to manage their own foot needs. Our team includes Advanced and Specialist Podiatrists, Podiatrists and Assistant Practitioners across Leeds. All clinical staff work in health centres, patients’ own homes and care homes. The service collaborates on national research projects with an emphasis on evidence-based practice in treatment planning for clinics and patients homes. You will apply clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload including high risk, diabetes, wound care and biomechanics patients.
Person Specification
General Requirements
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any prior convictions.
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