Clinical Lead for Podiatry & Biomechanics

Accelerate CIC

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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.

Date posted

21 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £51,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0182-20-1168

Job locations

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Accelerate CIC

Address

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


Employer's website

https://www.acceleratecic.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Accelerate CIC

Address

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


Employer's website

https://www.acceleratecic.com (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Director, CEI + Podiatry Lead

Ina Farrelly

inajoanfarrelly@nhs.net

Date posted

21 October 2020

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£42,000 to £51,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0182-20-1168

Job locations

Centenary Wing, St Joseph’s Hospice

Mare Street

Hackney

London

E8 4SA


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