Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This role requires advanced clinical expertise, including diagnostic ultrasound imaging, to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal, soft tissue, and vascular conditions of the lower limb.
As a key member of our team, you will:? Undertake advanced podiatric assessments and develop expert treatment plans.? Utilise Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes.? Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.? Play an active role in clinical leadership, education, and service development.? Contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues in POCUS techniques.
Main duties of the job
To work as an autonomous Advanced Practitioner within the MSK Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAP) performing highly specialist clinical assessments, diagnoses, management planning and evaluation of patients presenting with highly complex clinical needs, usually following failed treatment in core services or where there is diagnostic uncertainty. To perform ultrasound guided procedures where clinically appropriate and with the patients consent and participation, feeding back the outcomes to the patient during the procedure and to other professionals involved in the patients care in the form of a letter/report.
About us
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
- 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
- 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
- 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;
- 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake clinical triage of patients referred to the service, including triage of Orthopaedic and Pain Services referrals, directing patients to the most appropriate service using criteria based assessment and highly developed specialist knowledge.
To undertake advanced clinical assessment of patients using highly specialist clinical knowledge, highly developed physical skills and clinical reasoning of patients with highly complex presentations.
To refer for additional diagnostic tests and investigations in line with Gloucestershire Health Community G-Care guidelines and maintain competency as a referrer.
To analyse and reason complex information provided by the patient, referrer or other sources in conjunction with your clinical assessment and diagnostic tests to formulate a clinical diagnosis. This will require concentration and attention throughout the patients appointment and requires the assimilation of different and often conflicting information within a restricted timeframe.
In addition, this post will require the use of diagnostic ultrasound where appropriate within the assessment, requiring intense concentration whilst the result is communicated to the patient as the test is performed. The practitioner will have sole responsibility for performing the test and interpreting and reporting the findings requiring advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake clinical triage of patients referred to the service, including triage of Orthopaedic and Pain Services referrals, directing patients to the most appropriate service using criteria based assessment and highly developed specialist knowledge.
To undertake advanced clinical assessment of patients using highly specialist clinical knowledge, highly developed physical skills and clinical reasoning of patients with highly complex presentations.
To refer for additional diagnostic tests and investigations in line with Gloucestershire Health Community G-Care guidelines and maintain competency as a referrer.
To analyse and reason complex information provided by the patient, referrer or other sources in conjunction with your clinical assessment and diagnostic tests to formulate a clinical diagnosis. This will require concentration and attention throughout the patients appointment and requires the assimilation of different and often conflicting information within a restricted timeframe.
In addition, this post will require the use of diagnostic ultrasound where appropriate within the assessment, requiring intense concentration whilst the result is communicated to the patient as the test is performed. The practitioner will have sole responsibility for performing the test and interpreting and reporting the findings requiring advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy and pathology.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma Podiatry
- Evidence of diagnostic ultrasound qualification to RCR level 2 - post graduate diploma or equivalent (Level 2 = Diagnostic US with guided procedures and ability to teach guided procedures)
Desirable
- Recognised Injection Qualification (if not already held, there may be a requirement to complete this once in post depending on service need)
- Independent non-medical prescribing (INMP) qualification (if not already held, there may be a requirement to complete this once in post depending on service need)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, including assessment and rehabilitation of a wide range of clinical conditions
- Experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner with a proven work history within the NHS
- A clear understanding of Advanced Practice as a level of practice
- Experience of working independently as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Experience in communicating complex clinical information to patients
Desirable
- Experience of administering therapeutic joints and soft tissue injections
- Experience of prescribing appropriate analgesic medication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma Podiatry
- Evidence of diagnostic ultrasound qualification to RCR level 2 - post graduate diploma or equivalent (Level 2 = Diagnostic US with guided procedures and ability to teach guided procedures)
Desirable
- Recognised Injection Qualification (if not already held, there may be a requirement to complete this once in post depending on service need)
- Independent non-medical prescribing (INMP) qualification (if not already held, there may be a requirement to complete this once in post depending on service need)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, including assessment and rehabilitation of a wide range of clinical conditions
- Experience of working as an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner with a proven work history within the NHS
- A clear understanding of Advanced Practice as a level of practice
- Experience of working independently as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Experience in communicating complex clinical information to patients
Desirable
- Experience of administering therapeutic joints and soft tissue injections
- Experience of prescribing appropriate analgesic medication
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).
