Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a podiatrist to join our team to provide leadership for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work at Band 6 to provide clinical leadership for all staff, thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatric nail surgery are continually maintained and improved.
Main duties of the job
You will provide professional clinical leadership for all staff, thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatric nail surgery are continually maintained and improved.
Be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients, providing a comprehensive range of specialist podiatric interventions to include nail surgery, wound care and providing other therapeutic interventions.
To be a mentor for students on placement from Plymouth University and to assist the student placement coordinator.
Provide education to empower patients, carers and other health professionals in the management of the foot conditions.
To liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the nail surgery patient.
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs e.g. High-risk diabetics, vascular problems, chronic disease, wound management.
To refer for appropriate diagnostic tests and input as per IRMER guidelines
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 andconsists 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 for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide leadership for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council
- oCertificate in administration of local anaesthetic
- oMentorship qualification
Desirable
- oPrescribing qualification either independent or supplementary
- oIRMER Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oProven relevant post graduate experience in the NHS
- oSpecialist knowledge and experience in nail surgery
- oExperience of protocol and guideline development and implementation
- oKnowledge of developing, auditing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- oInvolvement in route cause analysis Investigations relating to clinical matters
- oEvidence of supporting research activity
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to clearly understand own scope of practice
- oAbility to work in a team
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oAbility to provide day to day supervision and delegation to Clinical support workers and Assistant practitioners
- oAbility to produce training packages on nail surgery for departmental staff and other health care professionals
Desirable
- oPresentation skills
- oUnderstanding of Research skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Podiatrist with Health and Care Professions Council
- oCertificate in administration of local anaesthetic
- oMentorship qualification
Desirable
- oPrescribing qualification either independent or supplementary
- oIRMER Certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- oProven relevant post graduate experience in the NHS
- oSpecialist knowledge and experience in nail surgery
- oExperience of protocol and guideline development and implementation
- oKnowledge of developing, auditing, monitoring and evaluating protocols/guidelines and procedures
Desirable
- oKnowledge of departmental and Trust policies, procedures and guidelines
- oInvolvement in route cause analysis Investigations relating to clinical matters
- oEvidence of supporting research activity
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to clearly understand own scope of practice
- oAbility to work in a team
- oExcellent communication skills both verbal and written
- oAbility to provide day to day supervision and delegation to Clinical support workers and Assistant practitioners
- oAbility to produce training packages on nail surgery for departmental staff and other health care professionals
Desirable
- oPresentation skills
- oUnderstanding of Research skills
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).
