Job summary
Advanced Specialist Podiatrist
Bank
Band 7
£ 34994 to £40045 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term until April 2025
Part Time 11.25 hours per week.
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved within a small dynamic team of community podiatrists caring for patients in West Essex.
Are you caring, empowering and experienced specialist podiatrist?
If so this could be the job for you!
We are looking for an experienced, well-motivated, forward thinking Podiatrist who has an extensive knowledge with wound care to join our friendly, progressive team.
You will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, have excellent clinical and communication skills which are essential as you will be providing a quality service to 'High Risk' patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Staff are well supported and need to flexible to meet the needs of the service.
We have specialist clinics in Diabetes, Wound care, Nail Surgery and Musculoskeletal Podiatry.
We also work closely with Podiatric Surgery, Patient Appliances and Tissue Viability and have a Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Team based at Princess Alexandra Hospital.
The post holder will provide clinical and professional knowledge to the podiatry team.
Car driver and access to vehicle for job role essential.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact
Wendy Twinn Team Lead wendy.twinn@nhs.net 07583024980
Closing date for applications: (2 weeks)
Main duties of the job
As an advanced specialist podiatrist you will act as an autonomous practitioner providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment option and evaluation of a complex nature in diabetes and wound care.
Working both in the community including patients' homes and hospital settings as an independent autonomous professional and managing the departmental caseload, excising judgement in the initiation and management of change. To be responsible for the treatment given to patients on the caseload, but to be prepared to seek and accept professional support.
As an advanced specialist podiatrist use advanced knowledge to assess and treat complex cases in a holistic way and motivate others to work in a similar way, providing an advanced resource advice and support for junior staff .
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To work as a specialist podiatrist within the team and ensure a high level of quality of patient care is delivered, using the most appropriate skills and techniques to improve and maintain the quality of life of patients with foot problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
Be able to work on own initiative.
To develop and maintain skills required to practice.
Undertake long periods of concentration which are required when assessing, examining and communicating with patients in order to develop and provide treatment plans in clinical and patient home settings.
Undertake physical assessment of patients in clinic or the home setting, involving specific patient movement and handling, in order to accurately undertake assessment.
The post holder will be required to travel across West Essex as the need arises. And will at all times work alone, independently and as part of a team.
Maintain competency and knowledge and utilise risk management to maintain safe practice.
To participate in new patient assessment clinics, nail surgery and ulcer clinics.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and appropriate standards of documentation.
To work in close collaboration with the specialist multidisciplinary diabetic foot team, specialist teams, GPs, and other health care professionals.
To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff and other health care professionals. This may involve a range of verbal and non- verbal communication tools.
To demonstrate highly developed skills of reasoning and persuasion when communicating with patients, relatives, carers when there are barriers to understanding. Considerable negotiation, persuasive skills and empathy and sensitivity are required. e.g discussion re lower limb amputation.
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients and carers.
Deal sensitively with patients or cares who have a high level of anxiety and aggression caused by their condition/problems or their responsibilities.
Effectively adapt communication techniques according to the individual needs of the patient e.g. the patient may have a learning disability, mental health problems, a confessional state, neurological condition or may not speak English as their first language
Respond to telephone calls to the service, providing information, advice, reassurance and support to callers.
To report adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.
To provide peer support to all health care professionals Trust-wide with regard to all aspects of podiatry care and management.
Act as an effective role model to all healthcare professionals and as an expert resource on the management of foot health.
To act professionally in relation to customer care and contribute to investigations/responses to any complaints in line with Trust policy.
To work in accordance with the departments standards and professional codes of conduct.
To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
To ensure the necessary precautions are adhered to when transferring information, only disclosing patient identifiable information in line with Caldicott and the Data Protection.
Ensure safeguarding and mental capacity issues are recognised and dealt with appropriately.
To work within health and safety requirements and local guidelines.
To have working knowledge of IT skills working towards improvement of skills for the improvement of the service.
To input data and information accurately and completely using the latest versions of policies and procedures in manual and electronic systems.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE SUMMARY
To work as a specialist podiatrist within the team and ensure a high level of quality of patient care is delivered, using the most appropriate skills and techniques to improve and maintain the quality of life of patients with foot problems.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
Be able to work on own initiative.
To develop and maintain skills required to practice.
Undertake long periods of concentration which are required when assessing, examining and communicating with patients in order to develop and provide treatment plans in clinical and patient home settings.
Undertake physical assessment of patients in clinic or the home setting, involving specific patient movement and handling, in order to accurately undertake assessment.
The post holder will be required to travel across West Essex as the need arises. And will at all times work alone, independently and as part of a team.
Maintain competency and knowledge and utilise risk management to maintain safe practice.
To participate in new patient assessment clinics, nail surgery and ulcer clinics.
Responsible for maintaining accurate and appropriate standards of documentation.
To work in close collaboration with the specialist multidisciplinary diabetic foot team, specialist teams, GPs, and other health care professionals.
To communicate complex information with patients, colleagues, administrative staff and other health care professionals. This may involve a range of verbal and non- verbal communication tools.
To demonstrate highly developed skills of reasoning and persuasion when communicating with patients, relatives, carers when there are barriers to understanding. Considerable negotiation, persuasive skills and empathy and sensitivity are required. e.g discussion re lower limb amputation.
Communicate highly sensitive condition related information to patients and carers.
Deal sensitively with patients or cares who have a high level of anxiety and aggression caused by their condition/problems or their responsibilities.
Effectively adapt communication techniques according to the individual needs of the patient e.g. the patient may have a learning disability, mental health problems, a confessional state, neurological condition or may not speak English as their first language
Respond to telephone calls to the service, providing information, advice, reassurance and support to callers.
To report adverse incidents in line with Trust policy.
To provide peer support to all health care professionals Trust-wide with regard to all aspects of podiatry care and management.
Act as an effective role model to all healthcare professionals and as an expert resource on the management of foot health.
To act professionally in relation to customer care and contribute to investigations/responses to any complaints in line with Trust policy.
To work in accordance with the departments standards and professional codes of conduct.
To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
To ensure the necessary precautions are adhered to when transferring information, only disclosing patient identifiable information in line with Caldicott and the Data Protection.
Ensure safeguarding and mental capacity issues are recognised and dealt with appropriately.
To work within health and safety requirements and local guidelines.
To have working knowledge of IT skills working towards improvement of skills for the improvement of the service.
To input data and information accurately and completely using the latest versions of policies and procedures in manual and electronic systems.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;
- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the NHS working with high risk feet.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working across primary and secondary care.
- Ability to cope with patients in an emergency situation, respond appropriately and deal with frequently distressing or emotional situations.
- Demonstrate continued professional development and show an active interest in service development
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within wider team and MDT.
Desirable
- Irmer qualification
- Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
- Diabetic Foot Module or Warwick qualification in diabetes
- Vascular Module
desirable
Desirable
- Irmer qualification
- Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
- Diabetic Foot Module or Warwick qualification in diabetes
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- minimum of 5 years post graduate experience
- Extensive knowledge and experience in the NHS working with high risk feet.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working across primary and secondary care.
- Ability to cope with patients in an emergency situation, respond appropriately and deal with frequently distressing or emotional situations.
- Demonstrate continued professional development and show an active interest in service development
- Ability to work autonomously as well as within wider team and MDT.
Desirable
- Irmer qualification
- Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
- Diabetic Foot Module or Warwick qualification in diabetes
- Vascular Module
desirable
Desirable
- Irmer qualification
- Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
- Diabetic Foot Module or Warwick qualification in diabetes
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addison House Health Centre
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1EP
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
