Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an offloading podiatrist to join the team.
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual working at Band 7 to provideclinical leadership in developing and providing a specialist offloading podiatry service and play a key role in helping reduce active and future foot ulcerations by active offloading, prevention and reablement across the Torbay and South Devon Health Community.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients including providing a comprehensive range of specialist interventions. These would include holistic assessment (including musculoskeletal (MSK) and wound assessments).
Prescribe a variety of devices including non-removal and removal casts, functional casted, total contact and pre-formed orthoses and manufacture bespoke foot orthoses. To use a range of casting techniques and methods of cast modification along with a sound knowledge of appropriate manufacturing materials for orthotic fabrication. manufacture of foot orthoses, enhanced patient specific reablement, multidisciplinary working and other therapeutic interventions.
o To work as a confident clinical specialist, demonstrating highly specialist knowledge, skills and expertise and advising colleagues on the assessment, diagnosis and management of lower limb conditions requiring advanced offloading.
Provide professional clinical leadership for all staff, thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in offloading podiatry are continually maintained and improved.
Liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the high risk and active foot patient.
To provide podiatry services in a variety of clinical settings and, including hospitals, health centres, clinics and domiciliary settings.
About us
Why Work With Us
The Podiatry Department works from 11 different locations across the Torbay and South Devon Area and consists of 45 clinical staff comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership in developing and providing a specialist offloading podiatry service across the Torbay and South Devon Health Community within existing resources.
To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.
To liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the high risk and active foot patient.
Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers assistant practitioners and students to follow
To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate
To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries
To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust
Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership in developing and providing a specialist offloading podiatry service across the Torbay and South Devon Health Community within existing resources.
To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.
To liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the high risk and active foot patient.
Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers assistant practitioners and students to follow
To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate
To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries
To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust
Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Podiatry degree
- Studied to Masters level
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Ultrasound sonography
- advanced gait analysis
- Independent prescribing
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of implementing change within a work setting
- opost grad training experience working at specialist level in MSK or active foot management
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oKnowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
- oOrganisation and delegation skills
- oExperience of protocol and guideline development and implementation
- oExperience of audit
Desirable
- oLeadership and management level 5 qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Podiatry degree
- Studied to Masters level
- Mentorship qualification
Desirable
- Ultrasound sonography
- advanced gait analysis
- Independent prescribing
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- oExperience of implementing change within a work setting
- opost grad training experience working at specialist level in MSK or active foot management
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oKnowledge of developing, auditing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
Skills
Essential
- oAdvanced clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
- oOrganisation and delegation skills
- oExperience of protocol and guideline development and implementation
- oExperience of audit
Desirable
- oLeadership and management level 5 qualification
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).
