Job summary
11 month Maternity cover
The Podiatry Service within The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a full time or part time HCPC Registered Podiatrist, with sufficient postgraduate experience . You will join a friendly and forward looking team, committed to delivering the full range of podiatric interventions to the highest standards.
Based in the community, you will work in Health Centres, and patients' homes, and must be able to commute to meet the needs of the role.
Our developing podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk or who have a high podiatric need, consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs.
Main duties of the job
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual podiatric care plans for patients with a variety of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, wound management, nail pathologies and musculo-skeletal (MSK) problems
The post holder will work within all areas of the department and will be expected to plan, and manage a caseload in each specialism.
To autonomously operate in the delivery of high quality foot care both as part of a team and as a lone worker in domiciliary settings.
Using motivation and empowerment skills to enter into partnerships of care and achieve goals with patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatric Degree (or equivalent - eg. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine)
- Local Anesthesia Certificate
- HCPC registration
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- A minimum of two years rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot
- Extensive Post graduate knowledge of Biomechanics and MSK Conditions and ability to first line assess, diagnose and treat/manage these conditions
- Knowledge of Metabolic, Vascular and Neurological conditions and ability to assess, diagnose and treat/manage these conditions.
- Evidence of treatment planning/patient management
- Evidence of ability to manage and treat patients with a level of knowledge and skills which are underpinned by evidence based practice, relevant knowledge and practical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate post graduate experience.
- Ability to prescribe insoles and chair side orthotics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies both in at risk foot and MSK.
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance, NICE guidelines and NSF's
- Awareness of health and Safety
- Appreciation of good record keeping
- Experience of peer, student & Junior supervision
- Ability to supervise/mentor students and junior/less experienced members of the team
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
- Good team worker - co-operative, considerate, supportive, flexibl
- Good interpersonal skills-effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient
- Approachable-demonstrating a friendly and open manner
- Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the general public, especially in respect of foot health education
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic positive and assertive attitude
- Empathetic approach to the personal circumstances of patients
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out, analyse and interpret results of various specialist assessments within scope of practice.
- Initiative - always challenging practices and working procedures to improve service delivery
- Self-motivated - seeking to improve service delivery, by auditing, reading, research papers etc
- Awareness and acceptance of the rights and need of service users and staff
- Maintain an awareness of and act in accordance with all Trust policies and guidelines
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under the pressures of demanding and competing priorities and manage own time, priorities tasks work independently using own initiative and multi-task.
- To have good organizational and time keeping skills
- Flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatric Degree (or equivalent - eg. Diploma in Podiatric Medicine)
- Local Anesthesia Certificate
- HCPC registration
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- A minimum of two years rounded professional experience, including treatment of the 'at risk' foot
- Extensive Post graduate knowledge of Biomechanics and MSK Conditions and ability to first line assess, diagnose and treat/manage these conditions
- Knowledge of Metabolic, Vascular and Neurological conditions and ability to assess, diagnose and treat/manage these conditions.
- Evidence of treatment planning/patient management
- Evidence of ability to manage and treat patients with a level of knowledge and skills which are underpinned by evidence based practice, relevant knowledge and practical experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development commensurate post graduate experience.
- Ability to prescribe insoles and chair side orthotics
Experience
Essential
- Experience of diagnostic skills to manage and assess foot pathologies both in at risk foot and MSK.
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance, NICE guidelines and NSF's
- Awareness of health and Safety
- Appreciation of good record keeping
- Experience of peer, student & Junior supervision
- Ability to supervise/mentor students and junior/less experienced members of the team
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to liaise with and share care with other Health Care Professionals
- Good team worker - co-operative, considerate, supportive, flexibl
- Good interpersonal skills-effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient
- Approachable-demonstrating a friendly and open manner
- Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the general public, especially in respect of foot health education
- Good communication skills
- Enthusiastic positive and assertive attitude
- Empathetic approach to the personal circumstances of patients
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out, analyse and interpret results of various specialist assessments within scope of practice.
- Initiative - always challenging practices and working procedures to improve service delivery
- Self-motivated - seeking to improve service delivery, by auditing, reading, research papers etc
- Awareness and acceptance of the rights and need of service users and staff
- Maintain an awareness of and act in accordance with all Trust policies and guidelines
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under the pressures of demanding and competing priorities and manage own time, priorities tasks work independently using own initiative and multi-task.
- To have good organizational and time keeping skills
- Flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs
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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Brierley Hill Health & Social Health Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill, Dudley
DY5 1RU
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
