Enhanced Clinical Podiatrist - Rheumatology

Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic enhanced clinical Band 7 Podiatrist to join our rheumatology team in Dorset. This is an excellent chance for someone who has experience of specialist working in rheumatology/ musculo-skeletal to develop their skills further. The post is for a 0.6 FTE .

This is an exciting time to join a growing service providing a range of quality foot care services. The service primary focus is inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue diseases. There is a proactive approach to foot-related problems ranging from supporting self-management through to addressing the tissue viability and musculo-skeletal problems in these patient groups. The post holder will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosing, planning and implementation of Podiatric Care to patients with inflammatory arthritis. The post requires enhanced level clinical practise and the successful candidate would be expected to demonstrate appropriate skills to achieve this i.e. Non-Medical Prescriber, musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced orthotic prescribing,dermatoscopy, tissue viability and/or be happy to work towards gaining these enhanced skills.

The successful candidate would work across as part of the UHD rheumatology MDT managing a wide range of complex patients across several hospitals.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills both with your colleagues but also a real enthusiasm for working with this patient group.

Main duties of the job

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Provide high quality innovative clinical practice for new and existing patients within the rheumatology podiatry service. Be proactive in clinical decision making, underpinned by an advancedlevel of theoretical and practical knowledge and be able to demonstrate improved patient care outcomes.

Utilise enhanced clinical practise skills (i.e Independent Non-Medical / Supplementary prescriber, NMR (non-medical radiology requesting)musculoskeletal ultrasound, bespoke footwear provision, advanced orthotic prescribing, dermatoscopy, tissue viability,podosmart analysis, clinical hypnosis) to effectively manage patients.

Attend MDT meetings to discus patient management.

To request, analyse, modify, record and the results of wound swabs,blood tests, ultrasound Doppler arterial scans and x-rays.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.