Job summary
If you are passionate about podiatry and want to provide a quality service for the high risk patients of Bolton, we are looking to welcome you into our integrated specialist podiatry team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for treatment planning and management of foot complications associated with e.g. diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and vascular / ischaemic long-term conditions. You will be part of the foot protection team and have the opportunity to work across all areas of podiatry including: biomechanics/ MSK assessment clinics, orthoses manufacturing, ulcer/ wound-care clinics, nail surgery and PAD clinics. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work in the diabetes centre, the hospital and community. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary therapy team offering specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach, to a varied and complex caseload.
The post holder will work across both community settings and within a hospital-based environment, and clinical work will be from a variety of community clinic locations and domiciliary settings; a car is therefore essential for this role.
You will actively participate in regular CPD sessions and complex case discussions; and staff support is provided via one-to-one meetings and group supervision sessions.
You will be directly managed by, and report to, the Podiatry Team Lead.
Band 5/ 6 progression posts and part-time hours may be considered.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide an efficient and high quality specialised podiatry service for high risk patients throughout all specialist areas as per service need.
As an experienced autonomous practitioner they will assess, diagnose and treat patients on their case lists in all clinical settings.
Post holder will supervise recently qualified podiatrists, assistants and students.
Participate in Continuing Professional Development, clinical audit and in-service training.
Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work, working to agreed national and professional standards.
About us
Bolton Foundation Trust aims to ensure the wellbeing and development of all our staff team and are committed to the continuous improvement of staff engagement initiatives.This is reflected in the NHS staff survey results where, for the fourth consecutive year, the Trust obtained the highest scores in Greater Manchester for the theme ofStaff Engagement.
As an organisation we are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do and in the provision of safe, effective patient care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit staff who share the organisation's values and beliefs. The department has an excellent recruitment and retention rate, which reinforces the supportive team approach to our staff.
Bolton itself is a culturally diverse university town within easy motorway access of Manchester and surrounding areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for further information about the role and do not hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for further information about the role and do not hesitate to give us a call if you have any questions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine.
- Evidence of post graduate training in speciality area - including e.g.: Wound Management; Vascular; Diabetes; MSK Therapy and Rheumatology
- Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional special interest group
skills
Essential
- Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to the speciality
- Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical podiatric experience prior to specialising
- Extensive experience working within speciality area with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.
- Experience of participating in service development
- Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audit
knowledge
Essential
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Desirable
- Knowledge of wound care and dressings.
other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine.
- Evidence of post graduate training in speciality area - including e.g.: Wound Management; Vascular; Diabetes; MSK Therapy and Rheumatology
- Clinical Educators/Field worker course or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of professional special interest group
skills
Essential
- Ability to expertly use and apply a range of assessment and treatment techniques and approaches to the management of conditions relevant to the speciality
- Ability to communicate effectively and flexibly and to adapt communication style to the needs of patients, carers and staff.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of clinical podiatric experience prior to specialising
- Extensive experience working within speciality area with practitioners from own or other professions who are experienced in this area.
- Experience of participating in service development
- Experience of student education within the workplace up to graduate level
Desirable
- Participation in clinical audit
knowledge
Essential
- Development of additional knowledge through specialist training and experience in order to be able to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Knowledge of recent NHS & Trust developments and their impact on the service
Desirable
- Knowledge of wound care and dressings.
other
Essential
- Ability to travel across the locality independently in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Ability to work flexible hours and out of hours including weekends based on the needs of the service
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).
