Trosolwg o'r swydd

A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated podiatrist to join our friendly and progressive team.

The clinician will take responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the  health and well-being needs of patients with podiatric presentations. They will implement, evaluate and modify complex care / interventions which they have developed to meet those needs.  This post provides opportunity for developing all aspects of podiatry including wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills. 

We will consider newly qualified podiatrists in a developmental role (annex 21).

A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Based across Ulverston and South Lakes with some possible outreach into Furness, you will be responsible for the provision of care to the increased/high risk caseload. You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work independently and confidently. 

Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular clinical supervision and in-service training.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.