Foot Protection Lead

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Foot Protection Lead Podiatrist, 0.5 wte (18.75 hours) to give a high level of clinical support to our Podiatry team. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service offers care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders resulting in acute and chronic wounds to their feet.

The Postholder will have clinical expertise in musculoskeletal, dermatological, neurological and vascular pathologies in relation to the provision of wound care, as well as managing patients who are considered high risk as a result of chronic disease e.g. diabetes, rheumatology and peripheral arterial disease. You will be providing treatment, advice and wound management and be able to work as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of care to ensure patients have a high standard of care.

You will be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and teammembers. The post holder must be highly motivated, able to work independently and show initiative in managing both the clinical caseload andcontributing to staff education and service development.

Main duties of the job

About the Job

• To act as a source of clinical expertise working as part of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with the podiatric acute services.
• To take part in the strategic development of podiatry service in relation to wound care provision.
• To provide highly specialised diagnostic assessment, treatment and advice, and wound management in order to maintain patient's mobility, independence and prevent disability.
• To take a lead role in monitoring and reviewing the delivery of services for patients with wounds under the operational management of the Podiatry Team Leader and advisement of the Podiatry Clinical Lead and Podiatry Service Manager.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

• The post is 0.5 wte (18.75 hours)
• The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45 am to 5.15pm but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working.

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

• Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
• Local anaesthetic certificate
• Car driver & possess full UK driver's license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position

About us

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

• AfC Salary ranging from £45,753 to £52,067 pa, pro rata (incl of HCAS)
• You will be provided with a work mobile and a work laptop to ensure connectivity where you work
• Whole service study days.
• Monthly staff meetings
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• Advanced IT enablement and support
• Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
• And so much more....