Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Foot and Ankle? If so we would like for you to come and join a progressive and busy Podiatry service, working in the beautiful County of Gloucestershire.
We are excited to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist with a special interest in Foot and Ankle to join our friendly and dynamic Podiatry team.
Our service provides the highest quality of care to our caseload of musculoskeletal (MSK) service users. You will be involved in the assessment and planning of individual patient care, working independently and being part of our fabulous, dedicated team. You will also be working closely with our colleagues in Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAPS) through weekly case discussion meetings. You will be supported by our Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist - High Risk Foot and MSK Specialist. We are looking for someone with excellent diagnostic, clinical and communication skills who works well in a busy team environment.
We would aim to develop and support you in managing Foot and Ankle MSK conditions. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised individual to progress under the mentorship of a dedicated Podiatry team with Professional and Governance aspects being supported by the Professional Lead for Gloucestershire NHS Health and Care Physiotherapy.
Apply today, we can't wait to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
To deliver musculoskeletal interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.
- To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with Government and local initiatives and directives.
- With colleagues and Service Manager, plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the clinical needs of the service in relation to patient and stakeholder requirements.
- To provide specialist clinical treatments / advice with the support of Service and Team Leads
- To provide clinical training to students, apprentices and Podiatry colleagues.
- Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive information from service users, carers or other professionals and agencies, on a daily basis.
- To participate in Clinical Professional Development and other developmental activities.
- To participate in regular supervision sessions with peers and identified others. To work positively with colleagues to maintain effective relationships.
The qualification, training and experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
About us
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.
Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:
- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.
This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a team of Podiatrists within the Gloucestershire Podiatry Service, that consists of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Health Care Assistants, Apprentices, Orthotic Laboratory Technicians and Administrative Staff.
- To deliver musculoskeletal interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.
- To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence-based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with government and local initiatives anddirectives.
- Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies.
- Have the ability to travel to fulfil the job requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory diagnostic equipment.
The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a team of Podiatrists within the Gloucestershire Podiatry Service, that consists of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants and Health Care Assistants, Apprentices, Orthotic Laboratory Technicians and Administrative Staff.
- To deliver musculoskeletal interventions to a caseload of patients utilising both remote and face to face delivery.
- To understand, support and comply with established clinical pathways and evidence-based care. To be prepared to work with management and other team members to improve and modify these pathways in line with government and local initiatives anddirectives.
- Maintain accurate written records and statistics to ensure that service user details and details of the care given are recorded in notes and on the Trust database(s) in line with Trust policies.
- Have the ability to travel to fulfil the job requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory diagnostic equipment.
The Trustis required towork in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Appropriate range of postgraduate education
Desirable
- Completion of clinical educators course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Evidence of competence and post qualifying experience within Physiotherapy, managing a complex caseload including foot and ankle related conditions
- Extensive experience of assessing, treating and managing patients' problems with rational and evidence based treatment plans
- Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD and a commitment to life-long learning
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS, its challenges and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Experience of implementing clinical guidelines and standards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- Appropriate range of postgraduate education
Desirable
- Completion of clinical educators course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team member
- Evidence of competence and post qualifying experience within Physiotherapy, managing a complex caseload including foot and ankle related conditions
- Extensive experience of assessing, treating and managing patients' problems with rational and evidence based treatment plans
- Evidence of ongoing relevant CPD and a commitment to life-long learning
- Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision
- Demonstrates an understanding of the NHS, its challenges and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of collaboration working with other agencies including the voluntary sector
- Experience of implementing clinical guidelines and standards
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).
