Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join the Gateshead Podiatry Team. The successful applicant will work within Gateshead, providing care to patients in a variety of settings. This role has a focus on assessment and treatment of patients using therapeutic reasoning and clinical skills.
We are looking for someone with excellent clinical and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in the NHS and the use of EMIS patient record systems would also be desirable. We do provide an induction and ongoing support process to ensure clinicians meet the high standards expected from this service. As this is a community post, successful applicants must have the means and ability to travel across the whole of Gateshead independently in order to fulfil the needs of this role. Please see the job description for the definitive qualifications, knowledge and skills required for this post.
Main duties of the job
To provide community based podiatry care to a diverse range of patients who are deemed clinically 'at risk and high risk' within Gateshead Community, assessing and reviewing patients appropriately, developing and adjusting care packages relevant to patient's needs. Care is provided in a variety of settings including clinics, patients homes, residential and nursing homes and hospital inpatients.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide podiatry care in community clinics, their own homes, care homes and as hospital inpatients.
- To assess and review patients appropriately and develop and adjust care packages relevant to patients needs.
- To provide diabetic care including the identification of diabetic risk factors, undertaking annual diabetic risk classification and the categorisation of patients into the appropriate risk banding.
- To manage patients presenting with chronic disease (e.g. rheumatological conditions), auto immune conditions, to manage patients presenting with high risk infectious diseases.
- To undertake clinical triage of new patients.
- To undertake clinical supervision with junior staff.
- To undertake appraisals with junior staff.
- To manage patients presenting with vascular problems and wound management / tissue viability issues.
- To undertake nail surgery assessments and treatment as appropriate, often with patients with patients deemed at risk.
- To manufacture and provide insoles, orthoses and chairside appliances.
- Lone working and autonomous decision making are key components of this role.
For additional information see the job description for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide podiatry care in community clinics, their own homes, care homes and as hospital inpatients.
- To assess and review patients appropriately and develop and adjust care packages relevant to patients needs.
- To provide diabetic care including the identification of diabetic risk factors, undertaking annual diabetic risk classification and the categorisation of patients into the appropriate risk banding.
- To manage patients presenting with chronic disease (e.g. rheumatological conditions), auto immune conditions, to manage patients presenting with high risk infectious diseases.
- To undertake clinical triage of new patients.
- To undertake clinical supervision with junior staff.
- To undertake appraisals with junior staff.
- To manage patients presenting with vascular problems and wound management / tissue viability issues.
- To undertake nail surgery assessments and treatment as appropriate, often with patients with patients deemed at risk.
- To manufacture and provide insoles, orthoses and chairside appliances.
- Lone working and autonomous decision making are key components of this role.
For additional information see the job description for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in podiatry
- HCPC registered
- Car driver / owner with full valid license
- Evidence of CPD relating to Band 6 role
Desirable
- Evidence of mentorship / clinical educator qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience at Band 5 Level for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of community working within the NHS including undertaking dom visits
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients, with varying disease and pathology, including the 'at risk' foot
- Experience of working within specialist areas, including nail surgery, biomechanics clinics, diabetes foot ulcer clinics.
Desirable
- Previous use of EMIS electronic record system
- Experience of undertaking advanced wound care (chronic and acute) with a working knowledge of current accepted practice and dressing regimes
- Experience of direct supervision of students / junior staff
- Experience of teaching / training / presenting to groups or individuals, including patients, health professionals or other stakeholders
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates communication skills including complex and sensitive information
- Demonstrates organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Provides knowledge of enhanced IT Skills - databases, Microsoft office.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake lone domiciliary visits, carry equipment and undertake treatment in non-clinical settings
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in podiatry
- HCPC registered
- Car driver / owner with full valid license
- Evidence of CPD relating to Band 6 role
Desirable
- Evidence of mentorship / clinical educator qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous NHS experience at Band 5 Level for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of community working within the NHS including undertaking dom visits
- Experience of working with a wide range of patients, with varying disease and pathology, including the 'at risk' foot
- Experience of working within specialist areas, including nail surgery, biomechanics clinics, diabetes foot ulcer clinics.
Desirable
- Previous use of EMIS electronic record system
- Experience of undertaking advanced wound care (chronic and acute) with a working knowledge of current accepted practice and dressing regimes
- Experience of direct supervision of students / junior staff
- Experience of teaching / training / presenting to groups or individuals, including patients, health professionals or other stakeholders
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates communication skills including complex and sensitive information
- Demonstrates organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Provides knowledge of enhanced IT Skills - databases, Microsoft office.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Able to undertake lone domiciliary visits, carry equipment and undertake treatment in non-clinical settings
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
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).
