Job overview

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a new full time role, working for Sirona Care & Health in the Musculoskeletal Foot and Ankle team. 

Are you an autonomous practitioner, capable of providing MSK treatments such as advice, rehab, orthotic prescription and manufacture, pressure relief for the high risk foot? 

This is a chance to hone and develop your skills while being fully supported and integrated into our team and working closely with other services such as Podiatry, MSK interface and Physiotherapy. 

"I enjoy working in the foot and Ankle service at Sirona care and health because it allows me to make a meaningful impact on patients' mobility and wellbeing. The service offers a diverse and stimulating caseload, from acute injuries to complex musculoskeletal conditions, which keeps my clinical practice engaging and continuously developing. I particularly value the close, collaborative working relationships we have with MSK physiotherapists, orthotists. The integrated approach supports shared decision-making, high quality care, and ongoing professional learning within a supportive team environment." - Adam, Interface Podiatrist 

We are an innovative team providing treatment to the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire area.
There are clinic locations throughout these areas and there will be an expectation for movement within this area for clinics and meetings.

We can't wait to hear from you!

This role is eligible for our relocation package.

Main duties of the job

You will work as an autonomous practitioner within the MSK Foot and Ankle Service to provide comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis, design, and delivery of evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex MSK podiatric problems. This includes the responsibility to seek advice as necessary from the MSK Foot and Ankle team and Interface service.

To effectively manage own caseload.

To consolidate and develop skills, previously learnt as an undergraduate and newly qualified podiatrist, and to develop new skills to an advanced level.

To be responsible for supporting junior staff/ students/apprentices within MSK Foot and Ankle service and support colleagues within the high-risk podiatry service in regard to management of MSK foot and ankle conditions.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.