Job summary
Working within the integrated
care teams, the podiatry service plays a keep role in maintaining foot health
and keeping people mobile. As a podiatrist
within the team, you will be responsible for ensuring excellent patient care to
improve foot health and prevent risks.
Providing holistic assessments, you will look at the patient, as a whole,
directing them to other services to include nursing, the falls team, social
care and safeguarding. As part of the
foot protection team, you will follow NICE guidance to ensure effective care
and referrals of those with diabetes. The service has a well-established multi-disciplinary
diabetes foot clinic to include vascular and orthopaedic consultants, a diabetologist,
microbiologists, radiologists and plaster technicians. Having excellent links with vascular consultants
in place already, the team is looking to improve the community vascular service.
The team are involved in the Northwest Clinical effectiveness groups and
encourage shared learning, reflective practice and continual professional
development.
Multi chaired clinics
allow support from a small friendly team and the post offers preceptorship for
those who are newly qualified. Part time / job share will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The role will mainly
involve podiatric treatment of those with high clinical or podiatric need and
the completion of annual Diabetes foot screening.
Full holistic patient assessment
is required ensuring liaison with other specialities and joint / shared working
where appropriate.
To provide effective patient
education to reduce risks and improve foot health.
To undertake nail
surgery and biomechanical assessments, provide offloading and simple insoles.
Working mainly in a
multi chair clinic in a small friendly team, support will be on hand. Clinical supervision is offered and the opportunity
to develop skills and knowledge from a highly skilled team is encouraged.
The team has very close
links with other services including vascular and orthopaedic consultants, Tissue
viability and District nurses and communication and shared working is
encouraged.
Regular team meetings
Opportunity to join
trust groups including infection control and safeguarding and to undertake
audit.
About us
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To assess, diagnose, develop, and implement
individual podiatric care treatment plans for patients who are predominantly high
risk. To organise and manage their own individual clinical caseload
To work in community
clinics providing podiatry care to a variety of clients
To provide a high standard
of podiatric care
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To be responsible for the assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to
patients with a variety of medical and podiatric problems.
To deliver specific
foot care education and advice to patients, relatives and carers.
To carry out annual
Diabetes assessments in all clinics.
This will involve:
Use of foot assessment
form
Detailed foot
assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipment
Identification of risk
factors, categorising patients into specific risk bands following assessment
findings.
Referral to other
services if required e.g. further vascular assessment, District Nursing, GP.
Provision of specific
foot care advice in order to prevent deterioration / maintain / improve foot
health.
To refer on to other
health care professionals when appropriate through agreed pathways, e.g.
referrals to podiatry assistant, hospital diabetes foot clinic, biomechanics
service.
To carry out nail
surgery procedures.
To have the capability
to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including the drawing up and
administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic shock, if required.
To participate in the
departmental rota for biomechanics, hospital clinics.
To carry out baseline
biomechanical assessments.
To manufacture and fit
chair side appliances e.g. insoles and silicone devices.
To follow departmental
and Trust policies. To assist in the
development and implementation of procedures and guidelines. To follow clinical guidelines but have the
discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional
boundaries where appropriate.
To be responsible for
the maintenance, rotation and ordering of clinical stock.
To carry out clerical
duties when necessary.
Professional Development:
To maintain Registration
with Health Professional Council (HPC)
To work with the HCPC
Code of Conduct, Trust policies and procedures, and adhere to the Patients
Charter.
Actively participate in
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop new skills and maintain and
update existing skills.
To participate in
Individual Performance Reviews with the Podiatry Manager.
To rotate into
specialist areas within the department e.g. biomechanics clinics, working under
supervision.
Communication:
To provide and ensure
understanding of appropriate health education and clinical information to
patients and carers.
To liaise effectively
with colleagues, other Health Care Professionals and patients, in order to
optimise patient care and promote the reputation of the department. This may involve: requesting, receiving and
sharing diagnostic tests and results, clinical reports/letters, clinical
arrangements, onward referral and professional advice.
To maintain accurate
treatment records (paper and/or electronic) of all patient consultations and
related work carried out at each clinical session.
Provide statistical
information as required, e.g. Contact figures/DNA rates.
To attend and actively
contribute to departmental meetings.
To ensure that all
information relating to clients and staff gained through employment is kept
confidential.
Research and Development/Audit
To participate in
audit, data collection, analysis of data and development of outcomes.
To keep updated with
relevant evidence-based research.
To participate in the Departments
Clinical Governance initiatives, the development of local policies and
implementation of local and national guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To assess, diagnose, develop, and implement
individual podiatric care treatment plans for patients who are predominantly high
risk. To organise and manage their own individual clinical caseload
To work in community
clinics providing podiatry care to a variety of clients
To provide a high standard
of podiatric care
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To be responsible for the assessment,
diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to
patients with a variety of medical and podiatric problems.
To deliver specific
foot care education and advice to patients, relatives and carers.
To carry out annual
Diabetes assessments in all clinics.
This will involve:
Use of foot assessment
form
Detailed foot
assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipment
Identification of risk
factors, categorising patients into specific risk bands following assessment
findings.
Referral to other
services if required e.g. further vascular assessment, District Nursing, GP.
Provision of specific
foot care advice in order to prevent deterioration / maintain / improve foot
health.
To refer on to other
health care professionals when appropriate through agreed pathways, e.g.
referrals to podiatry assistant, hospital diabetes foot clinic, biomechanics
service.
To carry out nail
surgery procedures.
To have the capability
to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including the drawing up and
administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic shock, if required.
To participate in the
departmental rota for biomechanics, hospital clinics.
To carry out baseline
biomechanical assessments.
To manufacture and fit
chair side appliances e.g. insoles and silicone devices.
To follow departmental
and Trust policies. To assist in the
development and implementation of procedures and guidelines. To follow clinical guidelines but have the
discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional
boundaries where appropriate.
To be responsible for
the maintenance, rotation and ordering of clinical stock.
To carry out clerical
duties when necessary.
Professional Development:
To maintain Registration
with Health Professional Council (HPC)
To work with the HCPC
Code of Conduct, Trust policies and procedures, and adhere to the Patients
Charter.
Actively participate in
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop new skills and maintain and
update existing skills.
To participate in
Individual Performance Reviews with the Podiatry Manager.
To rotate into
specialist areas within the department e.g. biomechanics clinics, working under
supervision.
Communication:
To provide and ensure
understanding of appropriate health education and clinical information to
patients and carers.
To liaise effectively
with colleagues, other Health Care Professionals and patients, in order to
optimise patient care and promote the reputation of the department. This may involve: requesting, receiving and
sharing diagnostic tests and results, clinical reports/letters, clinical
arrangements, onward referral and professional advice.
To maintain accurate
treatment records (paper and/or electronic) of all patient consultations and
related work carried out at each clinical session.
Provide statistical
information as required, e.g. Contact figures/DNA rates.
To attend and actively
contribute to departmental meetings.
To ensure that all
information relating to clients and staff gained through employment is kept
confidential.
Research and Development/Audit
To participate in
audit, data collection, analysis of data and development of outcomes.
To keep updated with
relevant evidence-based research.
To participate in the Departments
Clinical Governance initiatives, the development of local policies and
implementation of local and national guidelines.
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform clinical work.
- Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change and be resilient.
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints.
- Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
- Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a team when required
- Candidates should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Podiatry
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Interest in Health Education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of NHS Work Placements
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of continual professional Development
- Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of people.
- Ability to manage own delegated workload.
Desirable
- Post graduate NHS podiatry experience
- Experience of clerical work.
- Interest in Health education
- Evidence of reflective practice
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience of collaborative working.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
Desirable
- Experience of multi professional working
Person Specification
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform clinical work.
- Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change and be resilient.
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints.
- Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
- Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a team when required
- Candidates should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable)
Qualifications
Essential
- Bsc (Hons) Podiatry
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Interest in Health Education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of NHS Work Placements
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of continual professional Development
- Demonstrable experience in communicating with a wide range of people.
- Ability to manage own delegated workload.
Desirable
- Post graduate NHS podiatry experience
- Experience of clerical work.
- Interest in Health education
- Evidence of reflective practice
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Experience of collaborative working.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust.
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs.
Desirable
- Experience of multi professional working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Heath Services at the Wolves
Martin Dawes Stand, Winwick Road
Warrington
WA2 7NW
Employer's website
http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
