Job summary
Employer heading
Qualified and Experienced Podiatrists Band 5/6 developmental role
Band 5 - 6
Job overview
Are you newly qualified and starting your career or an experienced Registered Podiatrist looking for your next role?
Do you want to work somewhere that prioritises your wellbeing as well as that of your patients?
We are committed to supporting our staff and we are looking for Registered Podiatrists to join our Trust to support the delivery of excellent care at the heart of the community.
Main duties of the job
Our Podiatry service has excellent opportunities for you to put your newly acquired skills or experience into practice. This is your opportunity to become part of one of Sussex Community NHS Trust's largest teams, who are working together to use and develop a wide range of skills and knowledge to holistically support our patients.
Our Podiatry Services are spread across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove and we have various roles available ranging from newly qualified podiatrist positions to experienced podiatrists. We also have opportunities to join our Bank.
We have a robust relocation package available for interested applicants for our substantive roles.
Roles available are:
- Band 5 to 6 Development Podiatrists
- Band 6 Podiatrists
Please see attached role descriptions for further information.
Please indicate in your application form which role and location you are interested in.
Working for our organisation
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the largest community healthcare provider in Sussex.
- Over 8,400 full time, part time and bank staff members
- Medical, nursing and therapeutic care provided to over 10,000 children and adults a day
- July 2018 Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating of ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features
- Flexible working patterns offered across all services
- Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
- Accredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader
SCFT is an inclusive employer that promotes equality and challenges discrimination, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, disabled candidates and LGBT+ candidates are particularly encouraged, to ensure the Trust’s workforce reflects the diverse communities it serves.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our service provides expert Podiatric care to patients who are at moderate or high risk of developing complications and those with active ulceration. These patients are often complex and your excellent clinical skills will be put to good use to supporting their care, enabling them to remain in their homes without the need for acute or emergency admission and helping them to remain mobile and active.
Person specification
Registration
Essential criteria
- Podiatrist registered with the health care professions council
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Degree
Continual Personal Development
Essential criteria
- Evidence of CPD
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Johnny Black
- Job title
- Operational Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01293 301018
- Additional information
David Atkins
Professional Lead for Podiatry
Mob: 07775014017
01293 301018 or 01403 620443
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