Surgical Trainee in Podiatric SurgeryNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Podiatrist / Podiatric Surgical Trainee to join the Department of Podiatric Surgery at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)

This structured training post is designed to provide the successful candidate with the core clinical and surgical skills required to pursue a career in podiatric surgery. Over the course of the fixed-term contract, you will receive supervised surgical training aligned with the requirements for HCPC annotation in podiatric surgery.

The role will also support professional development in:

Independent prescribing

A CASE-accredited Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound

The clinical and professional competencies required to progress to registrar-level training under the Faculty of Podiatric Surgery curriculum

This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in podiatric surgery within a supportive and highly collaborative department. You will work alongside specialist teams delivering care across elective surgery and complex diabetic foot management.

If you are an enthusiastic podiatrist seeking a long-term surgical training opportunity and the chance to develop advanced specialist skills, we welcome your application.

They will join the 3 year MoPS course in 2028.

Main duties of the job

• This is a training role to take MSc. graduates through surgical training to complete the requirements for part 1 and 2, finally gaining Fellowship in Podiatric Surgery (FCPodS)
• The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of Podiatric Surgery Services under the direction of the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon at a level appropriate to their level of experience.
• The post holder will support the Consultant Podiatric Surgeon in day to day clinical, surgical, audit, research, evaluation and strategic development of the Podiatric Surgery service.
• The post holder will be a clinical specialist providing comprehensive expert clinical care who examines, diagnoses and treats diseases, deformities and injuries to the foot and associated structures.
• They will consult with patients to determine an appropriate course of treatment both conservative and surgical.
• To maintain key working relationships and encourage close cross boundary working in collaboration with clinical services of other specialties to ensure a patient focused approach to the delivery of care.

Job description

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.