Job overview

Podiatrist 

Band 5 , PERMANENT, Full Time - 37.5hrs per week

The Podiatry Service is looking to recruit 2 full-time band 5 podiatrist.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our team providing a range of foot health services across the borough.

Podiatry care is delivered in various locations including Hospitals, Podiatry Clinics and patient’s homes.

The position is suitable for new graduate Podiatrists who are looking for their next challenge.

Applicants must be registered with the HCPC and have a degree or equivalent in Podiatry with a Local Anaesthesia certificate.

It is essential that you have the ability to work flexibly and you should be a driver with access to a car for work purposes.

Proposed Interview Date - TBC

Main duties of the job

To be part of a highly motivated team, providing quality clinical care in a range of clinics. The post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs including diabetes and basic
musculoskeletal disorders. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, liaising with all parties of
the multi professional team and overseeing and liaising to effect the administration and allocation of appointments to ensure effective implementation of the treatment plan 

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff.

If you want the opportunity to have a real impact, challenge yourself and be part of an NHS Trust that’s making a real difference then a career at Croydon Health Services could be just what you’re looking for.