Specialist Podiatrist

About the job

Part time: 13.5 hours per week

Interview date: 25 October 2024

As a Podiatrist you will deliver high quality on-going care of patients across 13.5 hours (2 days per week) within the University of Northampton Podiatry Clinic. This will include:

• Assessing and diagnosing foot and lower limb conditions in patients of all age groups
• Developing and implementing personalized treatment plans based on clinical assessments
• Providing podiatric care, including wound care, biomechanical assessments, orthotic prescription, and nail surgeries
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Contributing to patient education programs and promoting preventive foot care practices
• Participating in professional development opportunities and training programs to enhance clinical skills
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• Adhering to all relevant healthcare policies, procedures, and standards

This post is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment can be confirmed.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Podiatrist who is highly motivated to support patient needs but also the ongoing reputation, social impact and achievements of the University of Northampton.

• Previous experience in a clinical or internship setting is desirable but not essential
• Passion for podiatry and a desire to learn and develop as a professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care and ethical practice
• Ability to work well within a team and independently when required
• A proactive and positive attitude towards continuous learning and professional growth
• Up to date knowledge of new techniques and developments for the promotion and maintenance of good practice in specialist field
• Provide advice to non-specialists and other specialists/ professionals within clinical field
• Manage and prioritise own caseload independently
• Experience of undertaking podiatric treatments requiring a high degree of manual dexterity, and hand/eye co-ordination and fine motor skills, e.g. nail surgery/debridement

Qualifications

Essential;

• BSc(Hons) Podiatry/ Podiatric Medicine
• Professional registration with the HCPC and a commitment to maintaining this through continuous professional development
• Registration with the Royal College of Podiatrists

Desirable;

• A level 7 qualification in a related field (or working towards one)

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Education and Society offers more than just a learning environment for students – the team is focused on improving the educational chances, health and wellbeing of people living and working across Northamptonshire. Our research aims to address inequalities through innovative interdisciplinary research, education and enterprise to improve the whole population’s education, health and wellbeing.

We pride ourselves on our emphasis on participation and our interprofessional relationships. Our ability to draw on academic expertise from disciplines as diverse as education and psychology, as well as those more traditionally related to health and social care, means that we can consider real-world problems holistically.

About us

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

Right to work

All candidates will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

Due to the requirements laid out by UK Visas and Immigration regarding Right to Work in the UK, the University can only accept applications from individuals who currently have a status allowing them to work in the UK for this position. Due to this criteria, we regret that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time. 

Equality

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.

Together @ UON confirms our commitment to equality and inclusion, underpinned by our belief in taking action. We are dedicated to creating an environment that celebrates equality and harnesses the power of diversity.

Together @ UON demonstrates our pledge to our staff, students and partners to nurture and develop an environment where equality and inclusion can thrive whilst we Transform Lives and Inspire Change

To find out more, please visit: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/about-us/governance-and-management/management/equality-and-diversity/