Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 specialist Podiatrist to join Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) on a temporary basis to cover a maternity absence . We have 15 hours available, and are open to applicants wanting part time employment with flexible working within an 8am-5pm working day.
Work Base: Central Cheshire Community clinics. Domiciliary visits are also part of this role. You will be expected to travel to different settings across the trust's geographical footprint.
CCICP supports staff and service development and prioritises the wellbeing of its staff with excellent access to resources and support. We also pride ourselves in staff development and training to ensure the ongoing maintenance of high standards within the workforce.
Main duties of the job
Please note, we are primarily a wound care team and all Specialist Podiatrists within CCICP are expected to undertake wound care clinics.
To act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients.
To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.
To support the education and development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Assistants, Podiatry Apprentices and external Podiatry students on placement.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care,child health,maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides over 500 beds and employs over 5,100 members of staff. A comprehensive range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools through ourCentral Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership.
We have played, and continue to play, a proactive role in the development of Integrated Care plans across Cheshire & Merseyside and our local Cheshire East and Cheshire West Place-based systems. We believe, and it is the cornerstone of our five-year Trust Strategy, there is the opportunity to progress innovative, responsive and effective care in the best setting for the patient, be it in the hospital or out in the community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a team.
To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include community clinics and the patients home.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
To implement specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and complex needs.
To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
To be an active member of an evening and weekend on-call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE DELIVERY
To work autonomously to manage a defined complex patient caseload whilst working as part of a team.
To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include community clinics and the patients home.
To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
To utilise advanced communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively, taking into consideration the needs of carers.
To gain consent for treatment and motivate patients to comply with treatment programmes, overcoming barriers such as dementia, cognitive impairment, hearing, visual or speech impairment.
To comply with the Mental Capacity Act to gain valid and informed consent to specific treatment and intervention for patients who lack capacity to consent themselves.
To undertake specialist clinical assessment, taking into account all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
To implement specialist individual and/or group interventions for patients with diverse presentations and complex needs.
To monitor progress and review treatment plans and interventions to facilitate the achievement of goals.
To provide appropriate oral and written information for patients and carers where relevant.
To develop and maintain good working relationships with other healthcare professions, social care and other appropriate agencies, to ensure integrated and high quality patient outcomes.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to decisions with regard to patient care programmes through attendance at ward rounds, case conferences and other multidisciplinary meetings.
To maintain accurate documentation in line with professional standards, and local policies and procedures.
To provide accurate and timely written information and reports to referring agents and other agencies where appropriate.
To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner.
To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload, liaising with other agencies as required.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required.
To identify appropriate equipment and adaptation needs, liaising with equipment providers, completing paperwork and complying with any tracking, stock control and maintenance systems as required.
To be an active member of an evening and weekend on-call rota or rostered service, dependant on service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Podiatrist
- good general education
Desirable
- communication skills training
- Clinical educator training
- Degree level Post graduate education relevant to specialist area/ or be working towards this
- Be prepared to work towards degree level post graduate education relevant to specialist area
Values
Essential
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Commitment to working together to create the best outcomes
Skills
Essential
- Car Driver
- Ability to lead junior Colleagues
- Advanced communication and listening skills
- Audit skills ( not necessarily related to healthcare)
- Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- IT skills
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure
behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
Physical Requirement
Essential
- Ability to perform wide range of duties according to the job description
- Good attendance record
Experience
Essential
- Dealing directly with Public
- Proven Post registration experience some of which is in a relevant setting
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff and members of the MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist areas
- To have a specific interest and commitment to a specialist area ( wound care, nail surgery, MSK) as evidenced by CPD portfolio and post graduate training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service/ trust values and objectives
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Podiatrist
- good general education
Desirable
- communication skills training
- Clinical educator training
- Degree level Post graduate education relevant to specialist area/ or be working towards this
- Be prepared to work towards degree level post graduate education relevant to specialist area
Values
Essential
- Commitment to quality and safety
- Commitment to working together to create the best outcomes
Skills
Essential
- Car Driver
- Ability to lead junior Colleagues
- Advanced communication and listening skills
- Audit skills ( not necessarily related to healthcare)
- Ability to prioritise workload achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
- IT skills
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions under pressure
behaviours
Essential
- Must be willing to take personal responsibility
Physical Requirement
Essential
- Ability to perform wide range of duties according to the job description
- Good attendance record
Experience
Essential
- Dealing directly with Public
- Proven Post registration experience some of which is in a relevant setting
- Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff and members of the MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration Knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
- Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
- Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist areas
- To have a specific interest and commitment to a specialist area ( wound care, nail surgery, MSK) as evidenced by CPD portfolio and post graduate training
Desirable
- Knowledge of the service/ trust values and objectives
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).
