Job summary
In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community, and will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in Brent.
You will provide day-to-day specialist clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team, to a diverse group of patients. You will work to embed biomechanics within the service and carry some operational management duties supporting the Clinical Team Lead.
Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established CBU that has good relationships with the local CCG, PCNs, Local authority and Local acute Trust.
If this is an environment you could contribute to, help shape and excel in, and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics in their local team. You will lead on and educate your colleges and junior staff regarding biomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for this area within your team.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics in their local team. You will lead on and educate your colleges and junior staff regarding biomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for this area within your team.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Certification in local anaesthesia
- Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
- Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)
Desirable
- Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
- In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
- Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
- Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
Desirable
- Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages
- Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
Key Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills needed to liaise within a multi-professional field
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and plan and develop/deliver the work and training of others, including internal and external partners
- Effective team member and ability to influence team dynamics to create a high performing team
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current AHP with UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional education and training at degree level
- Certification in local anaesthesia
- Evidence or Portfolio of Post Grad Continued Development
- Post graduate courses/ education in Biomechanics / MSK (Cert or Diploma to M level accreditation)
Desirable
- Evidence of Study in area of Specialist interest
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of RCOP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment
- In depth / extended knowledge in the management of Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
- A working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and its implications in care provision
- Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
- Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
Desirable
- Intermediate to Advanced IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Packages
- Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion
Key Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills needed to liaise within a multi-professional field
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and plan and develop/deliver the work and training of others, including internal and external partners
- Effective team member and ability to influence team dynamics to create a high performing team
Desirable
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high risk caseload, neurology, rheumatology, orthopaedic or sports medicine caseload
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / musculoskeletal pathology types / the at-risk and high-risk foot
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
