Job summary
To act as a highly specialised podiatric clinical resource and be responsible for the professional/operational design, provide effective, efficient delivery of service and maintenance of high-quality care within this specific and high-risk field of the diabetic foot; for the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes Foot Team (MDFT) Service.
To work directly with the Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP)/Integrated Diabetes Service Manager (IDSM in designing and effecting appropriate evidence based, outcome driven patient pathways within the MDFT Service and lead in working with partner organisations and stakeholders in providing seamless integration of such pathways for the treatment and care of patients with, particularly high risk, diabetic foot complications but also the diabetic foot in general.
To lead and implement a regular review of outcome measures across the service to ensure the service is effective.
To carry a highly complex and high-risk clinical caseload.
To lead clinically and professionally the MDFT.
To lead/facilitate and partake in research, audit and quality improvement/assurance programmes in area of own expertise.
To act as an operational support to the ESP and IDSM when required.
Main duties of the job
Works directly with the ESP/IDSM in designing/planning strategic development and design of sub-specialist podiatric field of the patient with a diabetes foot. Design relevant high level internal pathways for efficient treatment and care of high risk and complex diabetic foot complications by self and with the MDFT to generate pathways for general/routine care and prevention of complications within the wider podiatry arena and seamlessness between the three areas (ELHT and BwD) Under direction of ESP/IDSM, leads implementation of above pathways to deliver improving quality and service delivery for the future.
Leads work with partner organisations/stakeholders to effect appropriate external diabetic foot pathways, synonymous with and parallel to (where appropriate) internal pathways; to provide seamless, integrated and multidisciplinary (MDT) care. Works to achieve change to optimise care close to home and reduce dependency on secondary care, working closely with partner organisations and effecting MDT care settings/scenarios where possible.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) Integrated Diabetes Service is a consists of a multi- professional team who provide much-valued hospital and community diabetes services to residents in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen (BwD). This role will be based within the acute setting.
The Trust has built a good reputation as a place to enjoy job satisfaction and develop professional skills and experience.
We are seeking to attract exceptionally motivated individuals to join our friendly, dynamic team. In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Podatrist to join the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetes Foot Team (MDFT) The focus of this role will be to work closely with our multidisciplinary team (MDT) to support a patient's journey across the diabetes service footerivce across ELHT and BwD.
The post holder will jointly manage a caseload of patient's working alongside a highly skilled team of Diabetes Consultants, Vascular Consultants, Orthopaedic consultants, Diabetes Specialist Podatrist, Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Vascualr Nurses, Othortics and Specialist Dietitians. The MDFT provides complex care to patients with diabetes foot issues and supports the education of health care professionals across ELHT and BwD .
This is a 7 day service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic
Work with ESP/IDSM and actively contribute to developing and designing strategic direction of the sub-specialist section of the Service and lead in its implementation, ensuring staff and user engagement in development process. Actively engage with GPs, DSNs, the acute sector and the wider healthcare community, clinically and professionally, regarding the delivery of diabetic foot care across East Lancashire. Advise/continually update ESP/IDSM regarding issues and factors that may affect delivery of sub-specialist service strategy and developments to the strategic priorities of the nationally/locally, recommending remedial action as appropriate/taking action as directed . Advise IDSM of operational/professional tensions between differing priorities that could affect development and service improvement and make recommendations on how these may be resolved. Contribute to the development and implementation of, shared policies and procedures within sub-specialist field that actively contribute to seamless services that are integrated across organisational boundaries and between services.
Operational managment
To act as an ambassador for the MDFT and conduct self in appropriate professional and diligent manner. Responsible for establishing robust and interdependent relationships with East Lancashire (ELHT) and Blackburn with Darwen (BwD), GPs and other key stakeholders.
Contribute to development of and implement systems under direction of IDSM/ESP that support high performance and continuous quality improvement throughout clinical sub-specialist area. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff in sub-specialist field and other when required. Participate in local induction programs for new starters and returnees to work as required. Regularly review Service performance with staff within own MDFT and recommend effective action to reward excellence and reduce adverse variations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Strategic
Work with ESP/IDSM and actively contribute to developing and designing strategic direction of the sub-specialist section of the Service and lead in its implementation, ensuring staff and user engagement in development process. Actively engage with GPs, DSNs, the acute sector and the wider healthcare community, clinically and professionally, regarding the delivery of diabetic foot care across East Lancashire. Advise/continually update ESP/IDSM regarding issues and factors that may affect delivery of sub-specialist service strategy and developments to the strategic priorities of the nationally/locally, recommending remedial action as appropriate/taking action as directed . Advise IDSM of operational/professional tensions between differing priorities that could affect development and service improvement and make recommendations on how these may be resolved. Contribute to the development and implementation of, shared policies and procedures within sub-specialist field that actively contribute to seamless services that are integrated across organisational boundaries and between services.
Operational managment
To act as an ambassador for the MDFT and conduct self in appropriate professional and diligent manner. Responsible for establishing robust and interdependent relationships with East Lancashire (ELHT) and Blackburn with Darwen (BwD), GPs and other key stakeholders.
Contribute to development of and implement systems under direction of IDSM/ESP that support high performance and continuous quality improvement throughout clinical sub-specialist area. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff in sub-specialist field and other when required. Participate in local induction programs for new starters and returnees to work as required. Regularly review Service performance with staff within own MDFT and recommend effective action to reward excellence and reduce adverse variations.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered AHP
- Extensive experience in the of the diabets foot (post grad)
- Formal knowledge diabetes acquired through clinical post-graduate education
- Professional development to degree level in diabetes specific subject
- Casting and pressure relieving techniques
- Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings
- Significant experience of leaderships and management
- Experience of using clinical software programmes eg EMIS, Cerner, ICE
Desirable
- Masters in a relevant subject / Professional Doctorate or PhD.
- Knowledge of research process including methodologies and evaluation of data
- Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Registered AHP
- Extensive experience in the of the diabets foot (post grad)
- Formal knowledge diabetes acquired through clinical post-graduate education
- Professional development to degree level in diabetes specific subject
- Casting and pressure relieving techniques
- Experience of recent involvement in practice/ service development.
- Experience of working with groups and individuals in a variety of roles and settings
- Significant experience of leaderships and management
- Experience of using clinical software programmes eg EMIS, Cerner, ICE
Desirable
- Masters in a relevant subject / Professional Doctorate or PhD.
- Knowledge of research process including methodologies and evaluation of data
- Ability to operate effectively with a constantly developing relationship with key stakeholders and associated agencies.
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).
