Job summary
Are
you a dynamic and talented podiatrist ready to enhance your skills and
experience of podiatry within the NHS? Do you want to live in the thriving
multicultural Southwest with easy access to the countryside, city, and sea? If
so, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic podiatrists to come
and join our Sirona team.
We will welcome applicants from current students who are due to graduate in 2023.
You
will be joining a supportive and friendly team based in Bristol, North Somerset
and South Gloucestershire with a proven track record of internal career
promotion to senior roles. You will be supported to work as an autonomous
practitioner managing a varied patient caseload consisting of high
risk/diabetes/wound care/biomechanics. Care is delivered in a variety of
settings including community clinics/GP practices, care/nursing homes and
peoples homes. We provide a supportive working environment through induction
and mentorship, you will also work alongside experienced podiatrists and be
encouraged in your professional development, having regular access to 1:1s
with your line manager and clinical supervision. We are committed to promoting
evidence-based practice and delivering a high standard of care throughout the
service.
**This post is eligible for an up to £8k relocation package, please contact either the hiring manager or sirona.recruitment@nhs.net for more information**
Main duties of the job
When I first qualified, I worked privately
for just under a year, however I did not feel I was able to make progression
from here and I felt clinically poorly supported within this role. I was often
left to make clinical decisions by myself or advised to research decisions I
had made. Later a role came up in Bristol working for the community provider
and out of interest I applied for the role. From the very first point of
contact at my interview I felt it was a very warm and welcoming team and that
has not changed in my whole time working within it. Everyone is always
supportive and more than happy to help each other whether that be just bumping
into colleagues in clinic or a quick phone call. Importantly I felt that I had
the support and opportunity for progression that I was missing from my previous
role. Through regular support, such as regular meetings with my line manager to
clinical supervision I have been supported to grow professionally. This has not
been more evident than in the enthusiasm and support to progress into a band 6
role. The team still feels just as supportive and friendly as the day I first
started and while being new to the band 6 role the support and enthusiasm for
progression is just as clear. (Podiatrist testimonial)
About us
We are Sirona care & health, a Community Interest Company committed to providing local communities with a range of high-quality specialist health care services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. For us, its about the personal approach; we take pride in what we do and deliver the high standard of care that we would expect for ourselves and our families.
At Sirona, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of colleagues, service users and communities. We therefore welcome applications from all those who feel they have the skills and attributes we are seeking.
Benefits:
We offer NHS Agenda for Change Salary, Terms and Conditions and an NHS pension scheme plus much more! Please see the benefits leaflet attached to this advert for more details.
Additional Information:
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of podiatric care to
maintain tissue viability, mobility and independence for patients that are high
risk or have an acute foot infection. Delivered through assessment, diagnosis
and development / following of appropriate care plans.
To provide planning and management of own
caseload, with support and guidance from senior colleagues. This will include
specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid and biomechanical
problems. It also includes specialist treatment plans for patients with a wide
variety of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, vascular,
tissue viability problems and wound management.
To assess new patients/ongoing caseload as
appropriate and use clinical judgements to ensure patients meet the podiatry
criteria and appropriately signpost to alternative providers when required
(referring to mentor/senior podiatrist for support and clinical supervision
where appropriate and in line with departmental structures).
To carry out screening of high-risk patients to
monitor their condition and the degree of risk to their foot health, including
neurological and vascular assessments.
Ability to undertake domiciliary visits across
the region and work within Lone Worker Guidelines.
To identify and refer complex cases onto senior
colleagues and/or other departments and discharge patients where appropriate as
per departmental referral pathways and guidelines.
Ensure effective communication by involving and
informing patients/carers of their personal care plan and its progress,
including overcoming potential communication barriers e.g. learning
difficulties, language barriers.
Provide foot health education and advice to
patients, relatives, and carers in both one-to-one and group sessions,
encouraging self-care where appropriate.
Demonstrate core knowledge and skills in
Podiatry, further enhancing existing skills through experience, training, and
reflective practice.
To participate in the development of
departmental policies, service changes and audits as required by manager /
supervisor.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of podiatric care to
maintain tissue viability, mobility and independence for patients that are high
risk or have an acute foot infection. Delivered through assessment, diagnosis
and development / following of appropriate care plans.
To provide planning and management of own
caseload, with support and guidance from senior colleagues. This will include
specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatoid and biomechanical
problems. It also includes specialist treatment plans for patients with a wide
variety of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, vascular,
tissue viability problems and wound management.
To assess new patients/ongoing caseload as
appropriate and use clinical judgements to ensure patients meet the podiatry
criteria and appropriately signpost to alternative providers when required
(referring to mentor/senior podiatrist for support and clinical supervision
where appropriate and in line with departmental structures).
To carry out screening of high-risk patients to
monitor their condition and the degree of risk to their foot health, including
neurological and vascular assessments.
Ability to undertake domiciliary visits across
the region and work within Lone Worker Guidelines.
To identify and refer complex cases onto senior
colleagues and/or other departments and discharge patients where appropriate as
per departmental referral pathways and guidelines.
Ensure effective communication by involving and
informing patients/carers of their personal care plan and its progress,
including overcoming potential communication barriers e.g. learning
difficulties, language barriers.
Provide foot health education and advice to
patients, relatives, and carers in both one-to-one and group sessions,
encouraging self-care where appropriate.
Demonstrate core knowledge and skills in
Podiatry, further enhancing existing skills through experience, training, and
reflective practice.
To participate in the development of
departmental policies, service changes and audits as required by manager /
supervisor.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Podiatry (or pending for 2023)
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (or pending for 2023)
- Certificate of local anaesthesia (or pending for 2023)
- Current driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
- Knowledge of the management of foot pathologies
- Ability to provide health education
- Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
- Knowledge of research skills
- Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests
- Excellent organisational skills
- Understanding of computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to cope with a varied workload
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
- Good understanding of health and safety measures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Being able to prioritise and manage your time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working with a high risk caseload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Podiatry (or pending for 2023)
- Health and Care Professions Council registration (or pending for 2023)
- Certificate of local anaesthesia (or pending for 2023)
- Current driving licence
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to assess, formulate and implement treatment plans
- Knowledge of the management of foot pathologies
- Ability to provide health education
- Ability to explain departmental policies, systems and procedures
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable, motivated and innovative
- Knowledge of research skills
- Knowledge of using Doppler and undertaking neurological tests
- Excellent organisational skills
- Understanding of computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to cope with a varied workload
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to change
- Good understanding of health and safety measures
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Being able to prioritise and manage your time effectively
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working with a high risk caseload
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.
