Podiatrist

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Soleus Podiatry is the new brand for a 15-year established podiatry practice in the friendly town of Ilminster. We have outgrown our current model, even through lockdown, and are looking for a motivated and engaging podiatrist to help make Soleus the place for foot treatment in South Somerset.

We hire for attitude as well as skills, so don’t be shy if you feel you haven’t got the right experience, we will mentor and grow you into a fantastic clinician. Of course if you already have experience, that’s good too, we can hit the ground running.

This Summer we are going to move into a self-contained suite with fantastic new facilities, including rehab space.

The town of Ilminster itself offers lots of recreational facilities, independent fair trade shopping, designer boutiques and artisan foods. With excellent connections to the whole South West it is an ideal base for outdoor lifestyle or communting to the office in equal measure.

Benefits:

- be part of a great team environment

-brand new facilities, with dedicated staff areas and admin team

-option of early start/later finish/weekends if desired

- never work your birthday again

- team socials

- regular mentoring and meetings

- wellness program with Health Assured

-CPD allowance

- contributing to the development of the company

Desired qualities:

beginner mindset and willing to learn and grow;

working closely as a team and respecting each other;

being prompt and tidy;

being polite, friendly, appproachable and empathetic;

taking responsibility for own actions;

being confident and motivating.

Responsibilities will include:

-all aspects of clinical podiatric care (we do nail surgery, verruca treatments, biomechanics, general care and home visits);

- actively encouraging patient engagement and preventative actions;

- Undertaking clinical investigations and making referrals;

- recommending the best course of treatment;

- high standards of cleanliness, record keeping and provision of treatment;

- input ideas for the smooth running of the business, getting involved with social media content and marketing videos.

Must be registered with HCPC and have medical/professional indemnity insurance (reimbursed). Must have full drivers license.

The above is not exhaustive and will change with the job role. This will be discussed further if invited to interview. The emphasis here is on being part of a team and growing with the team in providing excellent care.

Please read our Purpose and Values and decide whether they fit you as a person...

Our Purpose: To showcase podiatry as a profession by delivering gold standard care which inspires and empowers patients to respect their feet.

Our Values: We are a team - we work together, build each other up, trust each other and celebrate together

We aspire - to always be our best and look for opportunities to grow and learn.

We inspire - with a clear and confident message, with enthusiasm to motivate.

We are approachable - we listen and empathise.

We can be flexible with hours/shifts if you aren’t looking for full time, or a work-like balance that suits you.

If you think this sounds like you then give me a wave!