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Job summary

Main area
Podiatry
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
810-7101227
Employer
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Employer type
Public (Non NHS)
Site
Longhill Health Centre & Beverley Health Centre
Town
Hull
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 pa/pr
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2025 23:59

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City Health Care Partnership CIC logo

Podiatrist

Band 5

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP CIC) is an independent, co-owned Community Interest Company providing high quality local health and care services at several sites across Hull and East Yorkshire.

Commissioned by the NHS and local authorities, we are a co-owned, socially responsible business. Our profits are re-invested into our services, our staff, and the communities we work in. We employ over 2,000 people and have over 1.7m patient contacts each year across move than 50 different services.

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Our vision is to lead and inspire through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all that we do, and we are looking for exceptional people to work with us to provide the highest possible care to the people who use our services.

A positive work/life balance benefits both employees through improved health and wellbeing, and employers because staff are more productive and satisfied at work. Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality of working life and we recognise that it has a positive impact on the retention of our colleagues. 

We therefore support and encourage open conversations about flexible working in order to ensure that our colleagues can work in a manner that best suits their personal needs and preferences.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay. If you would like to discuss then please make contact with the recruiting manager. 

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A PERMANENT CHCP EMPLOYEE APPLYING FOR A  TEMPORARY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY  YOU MUST ENSURE YOU HAVE APPROVAL FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DISCUSS THIS WITH HR, PLEASE CONTACT 01482 236923. 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the podiatry team at CHCP, working across Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. We welcome applications from final-year students and apprentices. The opportunity to be guided by a dedicated mentor and work alongside experienced colleagues as part of a close-knit team of specialists will provide outstanding foundations for a rewarding career.

With CHCP supporting the individual’s drive to enhance clinical skills, continuous professional development will be encouraged through regular appraisals and supervisions. There will be opportunities to grow as a podiatrist with mentored experience of core podiatry skills, musculoskeletal assessments/treatments of adults and children, nail surgery and wound care. The position also involves the mentorship of podiatry apprentices, students and support workers. Individuals will have opportunities to participate in audit and research. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate must:

  • Have a degree in podiatry or be in the final year of a podiatry degree
  • Must be able to travel effectively to and from clinics and patients across the region 
  • Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

The working pattern is typically Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30.

For further information, please call or email Eithne Spain, Podiatry Team Leader via  [email protected] / 07595 617528 

Working for our organisation

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. 

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley, St Helens and Wigan. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we’re pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main duties associated to the role. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Podiatry or Diploma plus equivalent podiatric knowledge/experience
  • State Registration with the Health Care Professions Council
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of current CPD/formal qualifications at an advanced level e.g. degree plus equivalent experience of specialist podiatric conditions or Post Graduate specialist qualification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NICE Guidance, Falls Prevention, Mental Capacity Act, Social Inclusion
  • Knowledge of podiatry models of practice, standardised assessments and their use
  • Standard IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Full understanding of relevant policy, drivers and their application to clinical and service area, e.g. NSF, Social Inclusion
  • Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
  • Working knowledge of CHCP CIC policies and procedures

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate knowledge/experience of working in mental health/learning disability clinical practice areas
  • Successful completion of preceptorship
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at specialist level of care
  • Evidence of specialist practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development
  • Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation
  • Demonstrable experience as a Practice Educator of pre-registration students

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Armed Forces Covenant

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Eithne Spain
Job title
Podiatry Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07595617528
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