Job summary
Leeds community Healthcare Podiatry service provides a community based service for the assessment and treatment of podiatric and lower limb pathologies. Our team of Podiatrists and Assistant Practitioners provide the most appropriate advice, treatment and where appropriate onward referral and signposting to meet the individual needs of patients.
The service consists of a variety of teams - including geographically based teams providing high risk podiatric care and a biomechanics team providing advanced and specialist biomechanical interventions. In addition there are Specialist Podiatrists in the fields of diabetes, mental health and learning disabilities and high risk patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will help to deliver high quality Podiatric interventions to a caseload of patients with complex needs, delegating to Podiatry Assistants where appropriate. As a skilled Podiatrist, you will assist the Specialist Podiatrists in co-coordinating a large caseload of patients, ensuring clinical needs are prioritised and met.
In addition, you will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care packages for patients with a wide range of clinical needs.
The Podiatry Service will support your development with a structured preceptorship package and an assigned mentor.
About us
Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best lines of defence against Covid 19.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. Here are some of the most important ones:
27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Highly regarded NHS Pension Scheme
A supportive, structured preceptorship programme for all registered new starters
Professional development opportunities including coaching, training and education support
Salary sacrifice or lease car schemes
Health and wellbeing including gym membership, occupational health service and priority access to mental health services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3.Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4.Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
1.9.Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for their designated workload within their speciality area with access to the support, advice and management from a senior clinician whilst not directly supervised. In doing so, they will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate patient centred programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge. The post holder will work to professional protocols and regulatory body codes, standards and guidance at all times ensuring that their practice is grounded in the best available evidence based theoretical and practical knowledge.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Clinical
1.1.Demonstrates a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of common aetiologies, pathologies, conditions and presentations
1.2.Demonstrates the ability to apply theory to practice at a proficient level when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy
1.3.Highly developed physical skills in order to demonstrate accuracy and dexterity when delivering care and treatments essential to clinical role e.g. preparation of medications, manipulation of equipment
1.4.Makes judgements requiring analysis, interpretation and comparison of options and ensures clinical reasoning is reflected accurately in case records
1.5.Engages and actively involves the individual and, if appropriate, their family/carer, in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of treatment and/or care by using person-centred techniques to promote a culture of involvement and empowerment
1.6.Works to standards of proficiency identified by their professional and regulatory bodies performing clinical treatments/procedures to a competent standard
1.7.Prioritises their own workload within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate.
1.8.Approaches each individual with care, compassion and sensitivity ensuring that these values are reflected in the management of any complaints and compliments
1.9.Provides and receives complex, sensitive or contentious information where motivational, persuasive, empathetic, negotiating and reassurance skills are required whilst demonstrating an understanding of barriers to communication.
1.10. To comply with the organisations Infection Prevention and Control requirements, including bare below the elbows dress code for staff with a direct care delivery role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration HCPC .
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Performs test / procedures / diagnostics relevant to clinical role proficiently.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Reflective practice skills.
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional degree or diploma in relevant field.
- Appropriate statutory professional body registration HCPC .
Desirable
- Post Graduate Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Pre-registration experience in the clinical field or a closely related clinical area.
Desirable
- Working in community or primary care based teams.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Assessment, planning and evaluation skills.
- Performs test / procedures / diagnostics relevant to clinical role proficiently.
- Analytical and creative problem solving skills.
- Workload management including delegation of tasks.
- Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email in order to maintain electronic patient records.
- Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating complex or potentially distressing information to patients / carers.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Reflective practice skills.
Desirable
- Experience in research and/or clinical audit.
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).
