Job Description

Come and join a great team and receive a 3500 recruitment incentive plus a relocation package of up to 8000for doing so.


Are you a qualified podiatrist looking to make a difference in the community? Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Community Band 5 Podiatrist's to join our dynamic team. As part of our Community Podiatry Service, you will play a crucial role in enhancing mobility, reducing pain, and maintaining tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire.



Join us and be part of a team that is committed to providing high-quality care and making a positive impact on patients' lives. Apply now to become a valued member of Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.



The Recruitment incentive will be paid in 4 instalments over your first 18 months of employment with Oxford Health Trust and both packages are available to external applicants only. Please note T's & C's apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, diagnose, and manage the primary care of patients with foot health issues.



Provide wound care, toenail surgery, and prescribe orthoses.



Work independently and as part of a team, liaising with other healthcare professionals.



Participate in audits, service development projects, and training of junior staff.

Requirements:

BSc in Podiatry (or equivalent) and HCPC registration.



Experience in assessing and treating complex foot pathologies.



Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



Ability to work under pressure and manage a caseload effectively.



Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.



As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups

Assessment and Diagnosis:

Conducting reflective assessments, diagnosing, and treating conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures to enhance mobility, reduce pain, and maintain tissue viability for patients across Oxfordshire

Primary Care Management:

Managing the ongoing primary care of patients eligible for NHS podiatry, including those with 'at risk' foot health status, toenail pathology, and those requiring wound care and orthoses

Caseload Management:

Independently managing a caseload of patients, ensuring effective communication and liaison with other healthcare professionals, and referring patients for further care as needed

Team Collaboration:

Working within a podiatry team and developing professional links across care pathways, as well as participating in audits and service development projects

Training and Education:

Supporting the training of junior staff, including apprentices and students, and undertaking training and education for a range of healthcare professionals and service users

Clinical Skills Maintenance:

Maintaining high-quality clinical skills and ensuring continuing professional development in line with local and national guidelines

Patient Care:

Providing care in various settings, including patients' homes, and ensuring adherence to departmental, Trust, and HCPC objectives, policies, standards, and guidelines.



These duties ensure that the podiatrist provides high-quality care and contributes to the overall effectiveness of the Community Podiatry Service.



We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the "supporting statement" element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.



We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.