Specialist Podiatrist

Specialist Podiatrist Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Podiatrist within the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust. This permanent position involves working 37.5 hours per week across health centres and in the community, including patients’ homes, care homes, and local hospitals. The team serves areas such as Kidderminster and Bromsgrove, managing complex cases involving foot ulcers through comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular assessments.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated team player who is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. They should be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. A strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and motivation are highly desirable traits. Candidates must be confident in assessing, diagnosing, and treating lower limb conditions, with a solid understanding of the disease processes affecting the foot and lower limb across various patient demographics. Building relationships and networking with other healthcare professionals is also essential. Knowledge of basic musculoskeletal practices and competence in nail surgery are required, with opportunities to participate in nail surgery on a rota basis. Additionally, candidates will have the chance to shadow and collaborate with the Multi-Disciplinary Foot Team and the MSK specialist team to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Main Duties:

• Actively manage treatment programs in accordance with care planning and discharge guidelines.
• Identify when patients need referrals to other professionals or specialist areas, following agreed pathways.
• Perform nail surgery, undertaking procedures under supervision if not already proficient.
• Participate in rotations in areas such as nail surgery, diabetes, and vascular care.
• Arrange for offloading orthoses, pressure-relieving insoles, and shoe inserts as needed.

About Us:

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding care. Our organization operates community hospitals and health services across Worcestershire, providing mental health and learning disability services in both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our dedicated team of over 4,500 staff serves individuals of all ages facing physical and mental health challenges from more than 100 locations. We prioritize supporting our staff to thrive, offering flexible working options for a balanced work-life experience, and empowering them to make positive changes within their teams and services. We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What We Offer:

• 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with long service.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay for unsocial hours.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• Comprehensive maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• A wide range of supportive staff networks.
• Health and wellbeing opportunities.

For further details regarding the duties and criteria for this role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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