Care to join us in making a difference while working flexibly in our varied Podiatry service?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Podiatrists to join the team.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 5 to join our team
You will be required to provide assessment, treatment and interventions for our high risk caseload within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, and will work with a range of clinics, hospital and health centres and homes across Torbay and South Devon.
As a Podiatrist you will be responsible for the management and treatment of a caseload of patients across a variety of locations within Torbay and South Devon area, providing a comprehensive assessment of podiatric need, relevant health education, planned podiatric care packages and referral to other health care professionals as required.
You Will Be
- committed to and undertake CPD, evidenced based practice and clinical rotation
- providing high standards of treatment and professionalism and to continue to develop a multi-disciplinary approach to patient car
Due to the role requirements, you must have the ability to travel around the Torbay and South Devon locality to undertake home visits.
You Will Have Clinical Responsibility For Delivering High Quality Care To a Caseload Across The Torbay And South Devon Area And Will Be Working Closely With Other Community Healthcare Workers And Provider Agencies Within a Variety Of Care Settings Including
- community clinics,
- domiciliary work,
- care homes and
- contribute to the development of the podiatry team
Working over 10 different locations, the podiatry department consists of 45 clinical comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.
Why work with us?
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon.
We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park.
Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Richard Collings Job title: Head of Podiatry and Orthotics Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01803 217714
