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We are looking for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

The successful candidate will join one of the largest and forward-thinking Podiatry Departments in the Country. This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist to provide high quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications.

A comprehensive corporate induction programme is given at the commencement of employment. As well as this the Podiatry Department offers its own preceptorship package covering all aspects of peer review, clinical supervision, support and mentoring.  A Competency programmes is used for staff to ensure all work is to a high clinical standard which can lead to future opportunities for career development into a chosen specialist area which can be supported within the service.
The Department embraces the use of new ways of working using virtual consultations, Wound Matrix and Rio for clinical documentation.
The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries, Acute and Community Hospital Sites, Prisons and patient’s own home. All staff are given the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety and scope of practice. If you are looking for a challenging post and want to deliver the best podiatry care for your patients then this post will be ideal for you.

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This role is for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist with graduate clinic experience to provide high-quality Podiatrist care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those at risk of developing serious foot health complications. The post holder is required to have excellent diagnostic and clinical skills to deliver a range of Podiatry treatments, including Biomechanical interventions and wound care for patients in Kent,

The Clinician will effectively record all interventions and offer support, advice and guidance to Band 5 Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Foot Health Practitioners, students and administration staff wherever they are working. The post holder must work effectively as part of the Podiatry team/department and always use good communication skills.

This role will continue to develop the clinician with further qualities required for treatment planning assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety patient with more complex needs.

The Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive health and well being support package to all staff.

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Posts will be based within the West Kent area covering Maidstone, Aylesford and surrounding area's

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Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’ve got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

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