Job role: Graduate / Senior Podiatrist

Salary: £28,000 - £42,000pa(dependent on experience)

Jobtype: Full time, Permanent(up to 37.5 hours per week)

Location: Devizes, Frome, Marlborough - Wiltshire

Start date: ASAP

Additional Benefits

In reward for your valued work, you will receive;

• A competitive salary
• Pension
• Paid holiday (increases over time as duration of service continues)
• Incredible mentoring scheme
• Contribution towards continued professional development courses
• Access to one class per week; such as strength and movement, pilates
• Staff discount on services
• In house training every two weeks
• 1-1 dedicated time with clinic lead for coaching and CPD
• Free use of gym on site across all three locations
• Hugely social team; regular outings, get togethers, social events, annual weekend team weekend away to include team water sports, caving, diving, paddle boarding. Annual rewards ceremonies, summer bbqs Events run throughout the year and as a very sociable team, they are looking to find the next confident and bubbly member to get involved and throw themselves in!

About You

Our client is a very successful and highly regarded private physio clinic offering services to their patients form three locations across Wiltshire. Our client seeks a full-time podiatrist (open to part time with a minimum of 32 hours pw) to join its clinics who will be contracted to travel and work from all three locations (Devizes, Frome, Marlborough).Whether an experienced podiatrist or new practitioner looking for fast progression in your profession, we want to hear from you.

As an individual working at this clinic, our client would require the following;

• A degree in Podiatry.
• HCPC Registration
• To enjoy working as part of a team (and making the most of an active social calendar).
• To welcome and encourage feedback and coaching in order to develop your skills.
• A solution focused approach.
• The energy and drive to help them deliver their mission to keep people moving and active!
• A passion for all things Podiatry and a desire to be challenged to be the best you can be.

If you identify yourself in the above, we would welcome an application from you. Other key areas to highlight that our client prides itself on can be seen below;

• Demonstrate and contribute through daily behaviours and attitude, a knowledge and understanding of the company's vision and values
• Bring a solution based approach to the workplace and tackle problems/challenges constructively with a can do attitude
• Show willingness and effort to contribute to creating and maintaining a positive culture in the workplace
• Seek opportunities for the business by getting to know patients and identifying possible opportunities.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness by rebooking efficiently, selling stock items and utilising the additional services.
• Provide website content as requested by the Marketing department
• Suggest tweets, write blogs and share facebook posts
• Take full ownership of each patients care and ensure the highest level of communication with the patient.
• Treat patients with the utmost respect and deliver a treatment programme with 100% commitment and professionalism
• Work closely with the multi- disciplinary team ensuring the maximum outcome for the patient
• Take ownership of your own personal and professional development.
• Maintain a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development.
• Include background reading, attendance at in-service training and lectures etc into your development plan. CPD emphasis should be placed on the knowledge and skills relevant to the clinic and patient needs.
• Contribute and participate in all in-service training sessions
• Work within company guidelines and have a good understanding of national and local standards on which to measure own quality of practice.
• Be responsible for maintaining accurate, timely and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with professional guidelines and company standards.

Ideally we seek a minimum of two years post grad experience to apply for this role, however, with the right attitude and confidence we will welcome applications from newly grads. You will be registered with the HCPC; and be confident to work independently.

As travel to all three clinics is required, a full driving licence and own transport will be required.

About the role

What will I achieve in my first 12 months?

Starting with a structured induction plan, youll progress step-by-step until youre fully equipped with the tools and knowledge you need to start treating their patients.

Youll develop an understanding of all of the services they offer and be an important part of the multidisciplinary team, learning how to make recommendations and refer patients to the other services when required.

You will enjoy a varied caseload that includes various podiatry treatments, including Swift, Clearanail, nail surgery and biomechanical assessments.

Youll be given regular feedback, performance reviews and training opportunities. In return, youll be sharing your knowledge with your team, learning from other health professionals and supporting their growth in return and seeking ways for them to continually improve their Podiatry service.

Finally, lets not forget that you will also be attending a social event or two (or three..) which will help you build relationships and have fun.

General day to day duties and responsibilities will include, but are not subject to;

• Assess each patient thoroughly to identify their ailment
• Develop intricate clinical skills requiring prolonged concentration in; Wound care and ulcer debridement, Enucleation and debridement of fibrous and neuro-vascular lesions including corn and callous and other dermatological conditions.
• Neurological and vascular assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipment
• Minor invasive and sterile surgical procedures
• Use of materials to redistribute foot pressures
• Assess patients with foot health pathology including those with systemic disease (e.g. diabetes, vascular, systemic inflammatory disorders) to maximise improvement through high levels of technical skill and behaviour change management gained by additional study and/or qualification. To work autonomously from referral to discharge
• Maintain clear, accurate and consented electronic records of all interventions
• When an accurate diagnosis has been achieved, plan a bespoke treatment programme that has been thoroughly considered in relation to the companies MDT approach.
• Communicate the diagnosis, treatment plan and the expected outcome to the patient at the very first appointment. Ensure before they leave their first session that they are clear and 'on board' with the treatment plan.
• Deliver the individual treatment programme for patients based on clinical findings and sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options.
• Prepare thoroughly before each follow up appointment by reading previous notes and reminding yourself of the overall treatment plan.
• Review progress thoroughly at every session and alter treatment programmes accordingly, making sure that the patient is fully aware of what is changing and why.
• Communicate effectively with clinical leads on any complex cases. This should be considered good standard practice.
• Show all patients to reception following each appointment and give a clear and concise handover to the receptionist
• Tidy, de-clutter and reset room before every patient enters
• Ensure all treatment methodologies can be justified against recognised best practice or evidence base.

About Our Client

Our client has a specialist team of Physios, Podiatrists, Sports & Rehab Therapists, Massage and Manual Therapists, Strength & Movement coaches and Pilates Instructors whose primary commitment is to keeping their patients moving and active at every age. Their goal is to develop a treatment plan that is completely personalised to ones needs, bringing together the right combination of experts and therapies at the right time. Its all part of their gold standard service of care to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

Five core values and passions run throughout the DNA of this company

• Their team
• Their customers
• Health & wellbeing
• Gold standard service
• Sharing their success

The staff retention within this company is incredibly high, which speaks volumes to anyone who is looking to settle within a new team, be welcomed and mentored and be part of an additional family. With a team of over 30 at present, it is a sizeable independent practice that has plenty on offer to any new grad or experienced applicant.

Why should you come and join the team?

You want to join a team who look after you from the moment you accept the job offer, with a structured induction plan, regular performance and pay reviews and an external training budget.

You like the idea of working in smart, modern clinics (with the added bonus of air conditioning for those hot summer months), alongside a friendly and supportive team.

Perhaps you want to improve your own health and wellbeing? Our client will give you a free weekly Strength & Movement or Pilates class (you choose) and a generous 50% off their other services.

You share their passion to keep people moving and active throughout their lives and want the opportunity to use your knowledge and skills to help them deliver that.

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Recruit Therapists Ltd retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Recruit Therapists Ltd we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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