Job summary
To work as part of an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb care and pathologies. The role will initially be centered around diabetic foot screening, foot health management and the taking of bloods.
With experience the role can evolve, treating nail care pathologies, assisting nail surgery, callus debridement, supporting the diabetic foot MDT. Potential to develop as a Podiatrist with funded enrolment onto an apprenticeship to become a HCPC registered Podiatrist.
To implement individualised care program for patients with foot pathology and medical need as prescribed by a State Registered Podiatrist. This will include patients with a wide range of clinical need, including patients who are at increased risk of significant foot problems such as neuropathy, chronic diseases, vascular impairment and wound management.
Main duties of the job
Main role in Diabetic Foot screening, education and grading
Nail cutting, filing and drilling of nails can be worked towards
Manufacture of simple insole devices
To support the high risk team in wound management following a prescribed care plan
Maintenance of stock levels, ordering new stock and maintenance of all podiatry assets on a register
To participate in audit e.g. infection control, healthcare records audits
To act as an assistant in nail surgery
To follow as care plans for wound care including nail surgery redressing and foot ulceration
Assisting in surgical services
Phlebotomy
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a range of duties as agreed and delegated by a podiatrist in a range of locations including clinical, domiciliary, hospital, nursing homes and other external settings.
To undertake and complete relevant training and competency programmes. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this.
To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups.
Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health.
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/ eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, e.g. skilled debridement techniques.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a range of duties as agreed and delegated by a podiatrist in a range of locations including clinical, domiciliary, hospital, nursing homes and other external settings.
To undertake and complete relevant training and competency programmes. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this.
To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups.
Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health.
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/ eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, e.g. skilled debridement techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or work experience in a relevant training course
Desirable
- Knowledge of podiatric conditions / procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience/ knowledge of a range of medical / podiatric conditions
Desirable
- Experience/ knowledge and ability to demonstrate more complex knowledge of medical / podiatric conditions
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work confidently (with arm's length supervision) in a variety of settings- clinics/ hospitals/ surgical services/ people's homes and other community settings
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of Evidence Based Practice.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification or work experience in a relevant training course
Desirable
- Knowledge of podiatric conditions / procedures
Experience
Essential
- Experience/ knowledge of a range of medical / podiatric conditions
Desirable
- Experience/ knowledge and ability to demonstrate more complex knowledge of medical / podiatric conditions
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work confidently (with arm's length supervision) in a variety of settings- clinics/ hospitals/ surgical services/ people's homes and other community settings
Desirable
- Evidence of commitment to audit, and implementation of Evidence Based Practice.
Disposition
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Tees and Hartlepool
One Life Centre
North Tees and Hartlepool
TS24 7PW
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
