Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our well-established Podiatry team as a HCPC Registered Band 7 Advanced Diabetic Podiatrist based in Stoke-on-Trent.
You will be able to utilise your advanced skills to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management / wound care for high-risk patients with complex foot ulceration working either independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams in community with links to consultant-led outpatient clinics.
We are looking for someone to join us that has a strong team spirit and a passion to drive innovative practice and be involved with health education and training events.
You will provide 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.
You 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.
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, working flexibly across a variety of locations across the Trust. You will be required to travel independently over a large geographical area and ideally have a driving licence and access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role.
Main duties of the job
This is a dynamic role that requires you to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of those within our care.
As part of this role, you will be expected to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support whilst demonstrating Trust's values.
- Lead in the management of complex cases within the field of diabetes / wound management, supporting other staff and co-working when needed.
- Undertake assessments, working with service users to develop needs and outcome focussed treatment/support plans. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.
- Provide advice and support others including co-working cases with the less experienced and unregistered staff. Participate in and support staff to apply eligibility criterion and quality assurance processes.
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)
- 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)
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.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding this role, please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
Desirable
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
- If not already obtained, a commitment to undertaking masters level modules.
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions.
- Attendance at relevant forums e.g Special Interest Groups
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in the clinical specialism.
- Supporting service users, families and carers.
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in clinical situations
- Experience of leading and / or participation in clinical audit or service evaluation
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of supervision and development of staff members
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
- Experience of working in an integrated team
- Significant experience of managing and implementing change
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance and professional standards specific to Podiatry and relevant advanced practice
- Knowledge within the legislative framework for Podiatry Practice. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
- The necessary competencies required to undertake this role are derived from Skills for Health and aligned to National Occupational Standards.
- Ability to manage time and clinical commitments
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
- Registration with HCPC
- Relevant Post Graduate studies/qualification or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
- Up to date field work/pre-registration student training
Desirable
- Masters qualification in relevant area that will support the delivery of the service.
- If not already obtained, a commitment to undertaking masters level modules.
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions.
- Attendance at relevant forums e.g Special Interest Groups
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant experience in the clinical specialism.
- Supporting service users, families and carers.
- Experience of negotiation and conflict management and in clinical situations
- Experience of leading and / or participation in clinical audit or service evaluation
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of supervision and development of staff members
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
- Experience of working in an integrated team
- Significant experience of managing and implementing change
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of expert/advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance and professional standards specific to Podiatry and relevant advanced practice
- Knowledge within the legislative framework for Podiatry Practice. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context
- The necessary competencies required to undertake this role are derived from Skills for Health and aligned to National Occupational Standards.
- Ability to manage time and clinical commitments
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).
