Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Podiatry Team in North Staffordshire!
Are you a passionate and driven Band 7 Advanced Diabetes Podiatrist seeking a rewarding opportunity? Then we want YOU to join our award-winning Podiatry Service at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Why Us? We have successfully developed and implemented our Gold Standard Podiatry Service that prioritises patient care, boasts exceptional outcomes, and has received exceptional feedback from both patients and peers.
As a valued and passionate member of our team you will specialise in assessing, treating, and managing complex foot ulceration in high-risk patients. You will be at the forefront of health education and training events, contributing to our commitment to excellence.
You will be able to make a real impact within our service by collaborating with well-established multidisciplinary teams in the community and with colleagues at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Utilising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will drive initiatives to improve and enhance outcomes for patients.
The role requires you to hold a Health Care Professions Council registration and to be able to work across a variety of locations in the North Staffordshire district including clinic, hospital wards, outpatients and domiciliary settings.
It's an exciting time to join our team so if you feel you have the right skills and experience apply today, we look forward to hearing from you!
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Provide professional and clinical support and leadership to all staff
Take a lead in the management of complex cases within the field of diabetes / wound management, supporting other staff and co-working when needed
Working with service users to develop outcome focused treatment / support plans
Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and external organisations
Provide teaching and training in our specialist area to the wider workforce
Be involved with and be prepared to take the lead in clinical audit / research
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
- Supporting your career development and progression
- Excellent NHS Pension scheme
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Options for flexible working
- Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
- Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
- If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
- Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
- Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
- Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
- Free car parking at all trust sites
- Free flu vaccinations every year
- Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements, and demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems. The post holder may be required to deputise for the Operational Lead in a professional capacity as required along with supporting and overseeing excellent podiatry practice through mentorship and day to day guidance to team members and other professionals.
Please see full job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements, and demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems. The post holder may be required to deputise for the Operational Lead in a professional capacity as required along with supporting and overseeing excellent podiatry practice through mentorship and day to day guidance to team members and other professionals.
Please see full job description attached
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions.
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
Desirable
- Experience in a broad range of clinical practice areas in addition to a specialism Evidence of project work.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions.
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
Desirable
- Experience in a broad range of clinical practice areas in addition to a specialism Evidence of project work.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
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).
