Job summary
To be the lead clinician across a range of non-clinical settings, primarily in patients homes and care settings, to co-ordinate, plan and deliver a high quality, seamless level of care in a domiciliary setting. To be in constant liaison with other senior colleagues both internal and external to foot health involved in the care of these high risk individuals which includes but is not exclusive to the treatment of complex and highly complex diabetic foot conditions.
Main duties of the job
The Job description and Person specification will highlight all the duties of the job but the main aspects are listed below.
Undertake highly developed specialist therapeutic assessment of patients presenting with complex co-morbidities and challenging to care for their feet.
Develop a diagnosis and treatment plan to assist in the prevention of avoidable foot health crisis including amputations, infections and admissions.
Line manage a team of Podiatrists including clinical performance reviews, peer reviews and clinical support.
Provide clinical leadership
To work closely with other health care professionals including diabetic specialist nurses, vascular surgeons/consultants, biomechanics specialist podiatrists, tissue viability nurses and pain management services.
Lead the supervision and assessment of undergraduate and post graduate Podiatry students.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatry or Equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in diabetes/high risk foot care management
- Member of professional regulatory body - HCPC
- Evidenced experience and expertise in advance knowledge of woundcare
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post graduate experience including working at Band 6 within high risk and domiciliary service provision
- Evidence of MDT working
- Supervision and delegation of work to Junior Podiatrist and support staff
- Education of junior staff or under-graduate Podiatry students
- Extensive experience of working within a domiciliary / virtual ward setting with high risk patients
- Participation in emergency duties
Desirable
- Staff development and management of informal disciplinary matters
- Policy/protocol development/ evaluation
- Involvement in audit & research
Travel
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Working towards owning and drivers license and vehicle to meet travel requirements of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatry or Equivalent
- Post graduate qualification in diabetes/high risk foot care management
- Member of professional regulatory body - HCPC
- Evidenced experience and expertise in advance knowledge of woundcare
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post graduate experience including working at Band 6 within high risk and domiciliary service provision
- Evidence of MDT working
- Supervision and delegation of work to Junior Podiatrist and support staff
- Education of junior staff or under-graduate Podiatry students
- Extensive experience of working within a domiciliary / virtual ward setting with high risk patients
- Participation in emergency duties
Desirable
- Staff development and management of informal disciplinary matters
- Policy/protocol development/ evaluation
- Involvement in audit & research
Travel
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Desirable
- Working towards owning and drivers license and vehicle to meet travel requirements of the role
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).
