Job summary
The post holder will be part of a highly motivated team working autonomously but with support from a senior clinician, in a community setting providing a high standard of quality clinical care.
The clinician will have had clinical experience for at least one year and completed a programme of competences.
They will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes and rheumatological problems
They may be responsible for administrative duties including the ordering of stock for a satellite clinic.
To be accountable in own area of clinical responsibility, ensuring the delivery of evidence based clinical interventions and practice for Provide Podiatry services.
Potentially we could consider a band 5 application and would offer a preceptorship programme.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including:
- High and moderate risk Diabetes
- Chronic Neuropathy
- Chronic disease e.g. Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Vascular disease
- Wound management/tissue viability
- Neurological disorders
- Nail Surgery
- Care will be provided in a range of primary and intermediate care settings
About us
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education advice.
2 To have the ability to use the decision-making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute wound care
3 To be responsible for the production of temporary Orthoses/appliances and writing prescriptions for manufactured insoles.
4 To participate in nail surgery.
5 To perform diabetic assessment review clinics where duties will include:
- Diabetic Foot assessment using the appropriate equipment
- i.e. monofilaments, Doppler, ABPI's and toe pressures.
- To conduct risk assessments and place patients into the appropriate risk
banding.
- To refer to specialist services as required.
6 To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers and to participate in foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care and Social Services Staff.
7 To be actively involved in the development and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures.
8 To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock.
9 To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
10 To be responsible for the discharge of patients who no longer comply with the service access criteria.
11 To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1 To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate foot care education advice.
2 To have the ability to use the decision-making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways e.g. acute wound care
3 To be responsible for the production of temporary Orthoses/appliances and writing prescriptions for manufactured insoles.
4 To participate in nail surgery.
5 To perform diabetic assessment review clinics where duties will include:
- Diabetic Foot assessment using the appropriate equipment
- i.e. monofilaments, Doppler, ABPI's and toe pressures.
- To conduct risk assessments and place patients into the appropriate risk
banding.
- To refer to specialist services as required.
6 To be actively involved in the provision of Foot Health Education advice to patients, relatives and carers and to participate in foot health training where appropriate for Primary Care and Social Services Staff.
7 To be actively involved in the development and implementation of Departmental policies and procedures.
8 To be responsible for the maintenance and security of stock.
9 To follow departmental Policies Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to interpret and make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries.
10 To be responsible for the discharge of patients who no longer comply with the service access criteria.
11 To be flexible and provide cover for other Podiatrists at short notice or during periods of absence.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At Least 12 months experience of NHS working and have completed or about to complete band 5 preceptorship
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Registered with the HCPC
- Local Analgesia Qualification
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- At Least 12 months experience of NHS working and have completed or about to complete band 5 preceptorship
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Registered with the HCPC
- Local Analgesia Qualification
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
