Job summary
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We are looking for an individual who is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care while continuously improving their skills and knowledge. If you are driven to make a positive impact in health and social care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. We are seeking a motivated and HCPC-registered Podiatrist to join our Partnership Trust, working across community and hospital settings. You will manage a defined caseload, delivering high-quality, person-centred care while contributing to service development and supporting colleagues where required.
Main duties of the job
You will assess referrals, develop and implement care and treatment plans, and evaluate outcomes to promote independence, safety, and improved health and wellbeing. The role includes disease management, prevention, admission avoidance, early supported discharge, and palliative care where appropriate.
You will use professional judgement to tailor interventions to individual needs, maintain accurate clinical records, and ensure safe use of equipment across varied settings. The role also involves providing advice to service users, carers, and professionals, supporting junior staff and students, contributing to audit and quality improvement, and participating in supervision, training, and service development activities.
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve assessing service user referrals, creating personalised care/support plans, and ensuring high-quality, tailored interventions. You'll focus on promoting independence, improving health and wellbeing, managing disease conditions, and reducing health inequalities, with an emphasis on palliative and end-of-life care when necessary.
Using professional judgement, youll select appropriate care and treatment options, always considering individual circumstances and preferences. Youll lead by example, fostering skill-sharing and developing best practices within the team. Your compassionate approach will be essential, offering empathy and reassurance to service users and their carers, especially in challenging situations. You will also be tasked with working with those who find engagement difficult and managing uncooperative or challenging behaviour.
Additionally, you will maintain accurate records, ensure safe equipment use, and lead the effective deployment of team resources. As a supervisor, you'll provide guidance, mentor junior staff and pre-registration students, and identify training needs for continuous professional development.
You will also play a key role in performance and quality management, including data reporting, clinical audits, and the implementation of policies and procedures. Managing your own caseload and overseeing the workload of others will be a crucial part of your responsibilities, ensuring care delivery meets the Trusts high standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will involve assessing service user referrals, creating personalised care/support plans, and ensuring high-quality, tailored interventions. You'll focus on promoting independence, improving health and wellbeing, managing disease conditions, and reducing health inequalities, with an emphasis on palliative and end-of-life care when necessary.
Using professional judgement, youll select appropriate care and treatment options, always considering individual circumstances and preferences. Youll lead by example, fostering skill-sharing and developing best practices within the team. Your compassionate approach will be essential, offering empathy and reassurance to service users and their carers, especially in challenging situations. You will also be tasked with working with those who find engagement difficult and managing uncooperative or challenging behaviour.
Additionally, you will maintain accurate records, ensure safe equipment use, and lead the effective deployment of team resources. As a supervisor, you'll provide guidance, mentor junior staff and pre-registration students, and identify training needs for continuous professional development.
You will also play a key role in performance and quality management, including data reporting, clinical audits, and the implementation of policies and procedures. Managing your own caseload and overseeing the workload of others will be a crucial part of your responsibilities, ensuring care delivery meets the Trusts high standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registrations
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Degree in Podiatry or equivalent
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Paediatric podiatry experience during clinical placement
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical study since graduation/Attendance relevant Special Interest Groups
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience /placements to the role.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Experience of working in community clinics
Desirable
- Expereience of working in the community
- Understanding - IG, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Relevant placements including; muscul'/orthopaedics, paediatrics, diabetes etc
- Working in a multidisciplinary team Supporting service users, families and carers
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Be able to Discharge/transfer/clinical info/treatment plan
- Basic IT skills
- Own initiative, team working, lone working
Desirable
- Awareness of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
Person Specification
Qualifications and registrations
Essential
- Registration with HCPC
- Degree in Podiatry or equivalent
- Evidence of/willing to undertake post-registration training relevant to the post.
- Paediatric podiatry experience during clinical placement
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical study since graduation/Attendance relevant Special Interest Groups
- Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation
- Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience /placements to the role.
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively.
- Experience of working in community clinics
Desirable
- Expereience of working in the community
- Understanding - IG, Data Protection, HCPC standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post
- Relevant placements including; muscul'/orthopaedics, paediatrics, diabetes etc
- Working in a multidisciplinary team Supporting service users, families and carers
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC standards
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children.
- Be able to Discharge/transfer/clinical info/treatment plan
- Basic IT skills
- Own initiative, team working, lone working
Desirable
- Awareness of standardised assessment tools and outcome measures
- Awareness of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance
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.
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.
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
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) West Chadsmoor Clinic
Clarion Way
Cannock
WS11 4NJ
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
