Podiatrist Specialist

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Podiatrist, specialising in musculoskeletal conditions (MSK), to join our Podiatry team at Shropshire Community Health Trust. As part of this role you will be specialising in MSK Podiatry within the Musculoskeletal Services Shropshire and Telford (MSST). This service offers specialist multi-disciplinary team assessments and management to patients who suffer from musculoskeletal health problems that don't require hospital treatment.


We are looking for a full-time Podiatrist however part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.
Utilising current skills within MSK podiatry to manage a caseload within MSST service a minimum of two days per week if working full time.


As part of this role you will also maintain your Podiatric skills across our caseload utilising your MSK skills to support management of the high risk foot across the community setting within clinics and patient homes.


You will be expected to assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes to all groups of patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic disease management e.g. diabetes, rheumatology, vascular insufficiency and wound management as well as other specialised clinics including Nail surgery across the Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin area.


You will be required to travel as part of this role as clinics are delivered across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.


Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.


Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Podiatric Medicine
Health and Care Professions Council registration
Local Anaesthetic Certificate

Clinical knowledge of the management and pathology of MSK conditions, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, renal and rheumatological conditions
Demonstrate the ability to understand clinical application and use of a wide variety of diagnostic and treatment equipment pertinent to an interest in MSK podiatry and general podiatry

Demonstrate knowledge and experience of MSK treatment pathways, surgical procedures, biomechanical examinations and orthotic prescription techniques
Ability to meet the travel requirements of this role across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin

Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust