Job summary
The podiatry role within Accelerate developed from an
understanding that mobility and healthy biomechanics play is a key role in the physical
and mental health of the individual. The inclusion of podiatry has an impact on
clinical understanding and is part of achieving realistic and excellent
outcomes.
Effective podiatry within Accelerate means becoming an
integrated part of the Accelerate Clinical team in order to achieve common
goals and outcomes. In order to accomplish this, there needs to be
understanding and agreement with Accelerates philosophy and values; which
underpin the Company and the work that is done. A knowledge of the strategic
objectives of the organisation is a key part of achieving this.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Contribute to a
multidisciplinary strategy of care and self-management plan that considers
patients choices, understanding and ways of living
- Be creative in
looking at ways that patients can monitor behaviour change and meet
specific goals
- Maintain clear
records using the Accelerate record keeping frameworks
- Write requisite
letters and reports
- Develop the Podiatry
role within Accelerate by
- Establishing
work boundaries and being clear about role impact
- Data collection
which is specific to the role with an attention to agreed outcomes
- Identification
of themes and trends that will contribute to future projects
- Participation
at key Accelerate events such as Away Days
This role will be embedded within a multidisciplinary
clinical team.
About us
Accelerate CIC is an award winning not for profit community interest company (CIC) delivering community focused wound and lymphoedema services to Tower Hamlets, City and Hackney and across London. As a social enterprise we have greater control of our working environment and team ownership that will benefit patients and staff alike. Our mission remains to make a tangible difference to peoples lives, and we are doing this daily, reaching more patients every year. We are a team full of energy and drive. We can and do bring change!
We welcome those who are enthusiastic about developing biomechanics expertise with opportunities for advancing as a specialist practitioner. You will be part of a progressive and dynamic multidisciplinary team that supports challenge and inspires change. Come and join this growing team and help us change lives!
Please look at the Job Pack for more information about Accelerate and the benefits of joining the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Lead for Podiatry and Biomechanics
Summary of the Podiatry role within Accelerate
The podiatry role within Accelerate developed from an
understanding that mobility and healthy biomechanics play is a key role in the physical
and mental health of the individual. The inclusion of podiatry has an impact on
clinical understanding and is part of achieving realistic and excellent
outcomes.
The knowledge of its importance has been generally accepted
for some time however Accelerate has embedded it within the bedrock of the
entire team rather than it being an adjunct therapy. This is a unique approach
and relies on the podiatrist to support and educate colleagues and service
users. Accelerate and its podiatrist
have historically been in the forefront of developing the role of mobility, and
biomechanics in wound care and more lately Lymphedema and the post holder would
be required to continue this work.
Effective podiatry within Accelerate means becoming an
integrated part of the Accelerate Clinical team in order to achieve common
goals and outcomes. In order to accomplish this, there needs to be
understanding and agreement with Accelerates philosophy and values; which
underpin the Company and the work that is done. A knowledge of the strategic
objectives of the organisation is a key part of achieving this.
The
purpose for this role
The role within Accelerate is to work in the
multidisciplinary team, offering
- Podiatry
leadership and insight to the Accelerate team and to the wider healthcare
community.
- Support for the
wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility.
- Facilitation of
reflective practice within the MDT
- Support wider
knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility individuals
living with long term swelling or wounds by delivering education under the
direction of the Director of Education and Research.
- Elevate the role
of biomechanics and mobilitys impact on wound care and lymphedema at a
national level.
- Podiatry
assessments that will determine key issues relating to patient activity
levels, mobility safety and intrinsic biomechanical issues.
- Communicate
effectively with patients regarding treatments/ treatment options in an
understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree
their care.
- To work within
the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics/MSK in the management of a
broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal related
conditions providing a high-quality care.
- Core podiatry
will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing and implementing
individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of
clinical needs including but not limited to wounds of varied aetiology,
lymphoedema, lipidemia and diabetes
- The post holder will:
- Contribute to a
multidisciplinary strategy of care and self-management plan that considers
patients choices, understanding and ways of living
- Be creative in
looking at ways that patients can monitor behaviour change and meet
specific goals
- Maintain clear
records using the Accelerate record keeping frameworks
- Write requisite
letters and reports
- Develop the Podiatry
role within Accelerate by
- Establishing
work boundaries and being clear about role impact
- Data collection
which is specific to the role with an attention to agreed outcomes
- Identification
of themes and trends that will contribute to future projects
- Participation
at key Accelerate events such as Away Days
This role will be embedded within a multidisciplinary
clinical team. As such there will be an expectation that the inherent knowledge
and skills will be used to:
- Facilitate
reflection within the clinical team and on occasions the Business support
team
- Contribute to
patient engagement initiatives and projects. This will include the
creation of information leaflets
- Create learning
tools that are linked to outcomes
- Audit and survey
patient experience. This will include tracking peoples journeys and
capturing key themes
- Write articles
and present at national conferences as part of Accelerates strategy for
reaching out into the wider healthcare setting
- Establish a good
working relationship with wider team ensuring that the team appreciate the
confidentiality that must be maintained but passing on essential
information that may impact on the delivery of care.
- To ensure that
attention is given to accuracy and detail in diagnosing biomechanical
condition and prescribing foot orthoses.
Key Responsibilities
Uphold the mission
and values of the company
As an employee of Accelerate
CIC you will be expected to understand and espouse the philosophy and values of
the organisation and at all times represent the organisation in a positive and
professional way.
Management
There is an expectation that the post holder will be representing
Accelerate CIC and so will need to:-
Adhere to Accelerates policies and procedures
including standards of behaviour
Maintain patient confidentiality
Be professional at all times
Have excellent time keeping
Complete core mandatory training modules via
Bluestream
To be accountable and responsible for own
clinical practice.
To maintain State Registration with Health
Professional Council (HCPC).
To work within the HCPC code of Conduct, Trust
policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Lead for Podiatry and Biomechanics
Summary of the Podiatry role within Accelerate
The podiatry role within Accelerate developed from an
understanding that mobility and healthy biomechanics play is a key role in the physical
and mental health of the individual. The inclusion of podiatry has an impact on
clinical understanding and is part of achieving realistic and excellent
outcomes.
The knowledge of its importance has been generally accepted
for some time however Accelerate has embedded it within the bedrock of the
entire team rather than it being an adjunct therapy. This is a unique approach
and relies on the podiatrist to support and educate colleagues and service
users. Accelerate and its podiatrist
have historically been in the forefront of developing the role of mobility, and
biomechanics in wound care and more lately Lymphedema and the post holder would
be required to continue this work.
Effective podiatry within Accelerate means becoming an
integrated part of the Accelerate Clinical team in order to achieve common
goals and outcomes. In order to accomplish this, there needs to be
understanding and agreement with Accelerates philosophy and values; which
underpin the Company and the work that is done. A knowledge of the strategic
objectives of the organisation is a key part of achieving this.
The
purpose for this role
The role within Accelerate is to work in the
multidisciplinary team, offering
- Podiatry
leadership and insight to the Accelerate team and to the wider healthcare
community.
- Support for the
wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility.
- Facilitation of
reflective practice within the MDT
- Support wider
knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility individuals
living with long term swelling or wounds by delivering education under the
direction of the Director of Education and Research.
- Elevate the role
of biomechanics and mobilitys impact on wound care and lymphedema at a
national level.
- Podiatry
assessments that will determine key issues relating to patient activity
levels, mobility safety and intrinsic biomechanical issues.
- Communicate
effectively with patients regarding treatments/ treatment options in an
understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree
their care.
- To work within
the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics/MSK in the management of a
broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal related
conditions providing a high-quality care.
- Core podiatry
will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing and implementing
individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of
clinical needs including but not limited to wounds of varied aetiology,
lymphoedema, lipidemia and diabetes
- The post holder will:
- Contribute to a
multidisciplinary strategy of care and self-management plan that considers
patients choices, understanding and ways of living
- Be creative in
looking at ways that patients can monitor behaviour change and meet
specific goals
- Maintain clear
records using the Accelerate record keeping frameworks
- Write requisite
letters and reports
- Develop the Podiatry
role within Accelerate by
- Establishing
work boundaries and being clear about role impact
- Data collection
which is specific to the role with an attention to agreed outcomes
- Identification
of themes and trends that will contribute to future projects
- Participation
at key Accelerate events such as Away Days
This role will be embedded within a multidisciplinary
clinical team. As such there will be an expectation that the inherent knowledge
and skills will be used to:
- Facilitate
reflection within the clinical team and on occasions the Business support
team
- Contribute to
patient engagement initiatives and projects. This will include the
creation of information leaflets
- Create learning
tools that are linked to outcomes
- Audit and survey
patient experience. This will include tracking peoples journeys and
capturing key themes
- Write articles
and present at national conferences as part of Accelerates strategy for
reaching out into the wider healthcare setting
- Establish a good
working relationship with wider team ensuring that the team appreciate the
confidentiality that must be maintained but passing on essential
information that may impact on the delivery of care.
- To ensure that
attention is given to accuracy and detail in diagnosing biomechanical
condition and prescribing foot orthoses.
Key Responsibilities
Uphold the mission
and values of the company
As an employee of Accelerate
CIC you will be expected to understand and espouse the philosophy and values of
the organisation and at all times represent the organisation in a positive and
professional way.
Management
There is an expectation that the post holder will be representing
Accelerate CIC and so will need to:-
Adhere to Accelerates policies and procedures
including standards of behaviour
Maintain patient confidentiality
Be professional at all times
Have excellent time keeping
Complete core mandatory training modules via
Bluestream
To be accountable and responsible for own
clinical practice.
To maintain State Registration with Health
Professional Council (HCPC).
To work within the HCPC code of Conduct, Trust
policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Chronic oedema training
- Working towards Masters Level study in
- Biomechanics field
- Prescribing course
- Clinical knowledge development at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience, one of which has been
- in an MSK role.
- Experience in general wound assessment and management
- Experience of working autonomously and service development
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of professional issues in health care
- Multidisciplinary working
- Line Management responsibility
- Experience of service development that includes clinical audit,
- Outcome data capture and research/Evaluation
Desirable
- Has written journal articles
- Report writing that includes data analysis
- Experience of presenting at national conferences
- Participation in formal research
- Experience of abstract submissions and conference
- speaking
- Knowledge and understanding of the CQC
- Project Management experience
Skills
Essential
- Clinical and Organisational Leadership
- Strong commitment to provision and development of exceptional
- patient care
- Able to work independently in assessing, planning, implementing
- and evaluating care for patients
- Experience of supervising and mentoring other health professionals
- Cognisant with IT networks: competent with electronic systems
- Ability to conflict manage
Personal Attributes & Aptitudes
Essential
- Professional behaviour with good customer service skills
- Safe practitioner with attention to detail
- Organised approach to work and ability to prioritise
- Strong communication skills and fluent in English: written and verbal
- Flexibility in approach to work and understands team working
- Willingness to learn and implement new ideas: be creative and have
- the desire to progress with professional development
- Commitment to facilitating learning in others
- Excellent time management
Circumstances
Essential
- Holds valid UK work permit
Desirable
- Access to private transport
- Holds current driving licence and is able and willing
- to drive
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent
- Health Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Chronic oedema training
- Working towards Masters Level study in
- Biomechanics field
- Prescribing course
- Clinical knowledge development at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years post graduate experience, one of which has been
- in an MSK role.
- Experience in general wound assessment and management
- Experience of working autonomously and service development
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of clinical governance and risk management
- Knowledge of professional issues in health care
- Multidisciplinary working
- Line Management responsibility
- Experience of service development that includes clinical audit,
- Outcome data capture and research/Evaluation
Desirable
- Has written journal articles
- Report writing that includes data analysis
- Experience of presenting at national conferences
- Participation in formal research
- Experience of abstract submissions and conference
- speaking
- Knowledge and understanding of the CQC
- Project Management experience
Skills
Essential
- Clinical and Organisational Leadership
- Strong commitment to provision and development of exceptional
- patient care
- Able to work independently in assessing, planning, implementing
- and evaluating care for patients
- Experience of supervising and mentoring other health professionals
- Cognisant with IT networks: competent with electronic systems
- Ability to conflict manage
Personal Attributes & Aptitudes
Essential
- Professional behaviour with good customer service skills
- Safe practitioner with attention to detail
- Organised approach to work and ability to prioritise
- Strong communication skills and fluent in English: written and verbal
- Flexibility in approach to work and understands team working
- Willingness to learn and implement new ideas: be creative and have
- the desire to progress with professional development
- Commitment to facilitating learning in others
- Excellent time management
Circumstances
Essential
- Holds valid UK work permit
Desirable
- Access to private transport
- Holds current driving licence and is able and willing
- to drive
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
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).