Return to Practice Podiatrist
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 a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Unpaid up until achieving HCPC pin.
Contract
Honorary
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours
Reference number
327-24-965-A
Job locations
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
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. Tina.craig@ghc.nhs.uk for an informal discussion regarding your Return to Practice.
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. Tina.craig@ghc.nhs.uk 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
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
For questions about the job, contact:
Professional Head of Podiatry
Tina Craig
07879488224
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
Depending on experience Unpaid up until achieving HCPC pin.
Contract
Honorary
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, Term time hours
Reference number
327-24-965-A
Job locations
Southgate Moorings
2 Kimbrose Way
Gloucester
GL1 2DB
Supporting documents
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