Job summary We are offering a supported Return to Practice Programme for Podiatrists.
If you are a qualified Podiatrist looking to return to practice or have you previously been on the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) register and live in the Gloucestershire area, we want to hear from you.
We can offer a flexible programme of Return to Practice and are interested in hearing from both full and part-time applicants and are happy to discuss individual requirements.
What we offer Our Return to Practice programme, includes supervised placement practice, formal continued professional development, a competency portfolio and peer support to enable subsequent application for HCPC re-registration.
Support throughout the programme and during recruitment process Friendly and supportive colleagues Professional development opportunities across the trust The opportunity to apply for registered roles within the trust on achievement of your HCPC registration.
this role will be unpaid up until achieving HCPC pin.
Following this the post will be on the AfC Band 4 scale.
Main duties of the job To support you back, contracted hours can be agreed on an individual basis according to service needs and re-registration requirements.
An honorary contract will be required.
Refer to attached JD/PS for further information About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services.
We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust.
For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views ( It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; would recommend the organisation as a place to work; agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West.
However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached JD/PS for further information What we need from you You will be required to: Register with the HEE Return to Practice Programme where HEE have funding available to support your Return to Practice.
Complete Trust Induction Complete contracted hours Complete competency portfolio evidencing your updated skills and knowledge Promote the trust values throughout your contract Please complete this application and also contact Tina Craig, Professional Head of Podiatry.
T for an informal discussion regarding your Return to Practice.
Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Completion of Allied Health Profession Degree Registered for the Return to Practice programme or working towards this Experience Essential Clinical experience of delivering direct patient care Ability to work collaboratively within a team and inter-professionally Good communication skills (written and verbal) Desirable Post-registration clinical care in a range of settings