Job summary We are looking for a passionate and skilled HCPC Registered Podiatrist to join our South Staffordshire Podiatry Team.
As a valued and dedicated member of our team you will specialise in assessing, treating, and managing complex footproblemsin high-risk patients.
You will be at the forefront of health education and will contribute to our commitment to excellence.
You will be able to make a real impact within our service by collaborating with our advanced clinicians as well as district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses and local integrated teams.
Utilising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will drive initiatives to improve and enhanceoutcomes for patients.
The role requires you to hold a Health Care Professions Council registration and to be able to work across a variety of locations in the South Staffordshire district including clinic and domiciliary settings with would therefore require suitable ability to travel across a large geographical area.
It's an exciting time to join our team so if you feel you have the right skills and experience apply today, we look forward to hearing from you Main duties of the job As a Podiatrist within our service you will be expected to assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers.
As part of this role you will also be expected to: Use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available.
To consider each service user's personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.
Work with service users to develop outcome focused treatment / support Work in a variety of clinical settings including both domiciliary and clinic.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and external organisations About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progressionExcellent NHS Pension schemeGenerous maternity, paternity and adoption leaveOptions for flexible workingUp to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leaveExtensive Health and Wellbeing support and resourcesIf you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patientsLease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rateSalary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business ratesSalary sacrifice bikes up to £2kFree car parking at all trust sitesFree flu vaccinations every yearCitizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Job description Job responsibilities For further details regarding this role please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential Registration with HCPC Degree in Podiatry or equivalent Modules at Masters level or equivalent clinical courses within area of clinical expertise.
Up to date field work/pre-registration student training.
Completion of all mandatory training for MPFT or equivalent Completion and evidence of completing / or equivalent of MPFT competency framework Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation.
Desirable Masters qualification in relevant clinical specialist area that will support the delivery of the service.
Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within an area of a clinical speciality.
Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality.
Working in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations.
Experience of leading clinical audit in specialism.
Desirable Evidence of project work Significant experience of managing & implementing change SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post.
Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance.
Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /College of Podiatry standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children Basic IT skills Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups Provide leadership in your area of responsibility Establish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate Enable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness Interpret the findings of healthcare investigations Develop clinical protocols for delivery of services Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations Communicate significant news to individuals Critically appraise clinical information and evidence add in specific examples for this role