We have a fantastic opportunity for a Podiatrist to join Vita Health Group at our Marlow clinic (SL7 1RR). This role offers flexibility and this role requires the assessment and treatment of patients within the clinic setting who qualify for Podiatry, and to determine clinical diagnosis and podiatry treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. Initially the role will be for 6 months but with a view to extend after this.

Commission is 35 - 50% dependent on experience.

You can join on an employee or self-employed contract and we are open to interviewing newly qualified applicants.

You will be responsible for carrying out MSK podiatry interventions in a face-to-face setting. You will be expected to deliver effective, evidence-based and patient centred care, with a focus on providing high levels of customer service.

Why Private at Vita Health Group?

The Private Service at Vita is a friendly, effective and inclusive team where everyone is valued for the experience they bring and contribution they can make. The work environment is supportive with a focus on developing opportunities for progression. 

We have high recommendation rates as a place to work (87%). Our team values their colleagues support, client mix and culture of striving to provide the best care possible. Our patient satisfaction rates are above 90%. 

Vita is a growing but stable, innovative and ambitious organisation. If you would like to be part of this and are up to the challenge then we would like to hear from you. 

In the Private Service at the Vita Health Group, we have a tight knit team with a variety of experience and strive for creating an inclusive and supportive working environment with opportunities for progression. Over 87% of our private team would recommend us as a place to work. We can see a mix of self-funders, private medical insurance and medico-legal cases. Our patients are engaged in their treatment, and we strive to provide the best care possible with a patient satisfaction of 90% or higher in the service.

Vita is fast growing, innovative and ambitious. If you would like to be part of our journey and join a company that offers outstanding personal development, flexibility for work/life balance and a genuine focus on delivering exceptional services then we would like to hear from you. You will be part of a supportive team environment focused on developing colleagues to progress towards their goals.

Your skills and background:

Essential:

• HCPC recognised Podiatry degree
• Registration with all relevant statutory bodies including the Health and Care Professions Council
• Previous experience in managing a varied caseload of patients
• An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion
• Working knowledge of podiarty assessment and management
• Demonstration of ongoing clinical development (CPD)
• IT literate – Intermediate level

Desirable:

• Experience working within the private sector
• Evidence of attendance to external training
• Previous experience in the delivery of group supervisions and ISTs
• Further post graduate degree

Why Vita Health Group?

Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do.  Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.

To achieve our mission of Making People Better, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as “Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.

This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:

• Supportive team and management
• Positive work environment
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Trust and respect
• Autonomy and flexibility

We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines.  In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers

Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce.  We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.  For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.

• We are a Mindful Employer
• Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.
• Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant.  
• Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer. 
• Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter.  
• Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).
• Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• An embedded “speaking up” culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.
• Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at hr@vhg.co.uk to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.

Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact recruitment@vhg.co.uk and we will facilitate.

Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check. 

Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months. 

Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.

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