North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Podiatrist - Band 5

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Job summary

The Podiatry Department provides a comprehensive service to patients throughout North Cumbria. As a band 5 podiatrist you will be given the opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge to improve patient care, through a robust preceptorship/induction programme. You will work alongside a friendly, welcoming and supportive team, dedicated to learning and improving, where everyone's voice counts.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and highly motivated new graduate or individual looking to return to practice to join our inspirational podiatry team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have outstanding organisational and planning abilities in order to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks, be able to demonstrate high level interpersonal skills alongside a good sense of humour and high levels of resilience, being a team player with good IT skills. If this sounds like your ideal role, then we look forward to receiving your application.

The podiatry Department delivers care to the population of North Cumbria. The Department has a good skill mix including advanced and specialist Podiatrists, Podiatry assistants and administrative staff. Currently we maintain high risk, biomechanics and nail surgery caseloads. While providing episodes of care for specific conditions. Opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in specialist areas are available by our close links with the Multi-disciplinary diabetic foot team and North Cumbria MSK service.

Main duties of the job

  1. Work with individuals, families, carers, communities, Primary Healthcare Teams and other agencies to undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients / service users in order to inform a personalised plan of care / intervention.
  2. Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using holistic assessment, reasoning and treatment skills based on sound knowledge of evidence based practice and a range of treatment options.
  3. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes using an accepted/ appropriate range of techniques as required and utilising regular support and advice from specialist or advanced clinicians.
  4. To demonstrate the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices to the general public by the utilisation of teaching skills.
  5. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately
  6. To be responsible for the escalation of patients presenting with complex conditions outside the scope of practice.
  7. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients / service users in your care.
  8. To undertake self-directed / lone working in a variety of locations.
  9. To be responsible for a designated area of work, as directed by a senior clinician.
  10. To identify when patients require the intervention of other professionals and/or specialists and to refer by following recognised procedures.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Details

Date posted

23 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-22-4574160

Job locations

TBC

Carlisle

CA3 9JX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

  • Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
  • If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Must have full clean UK driving licence and access to own transport, including business insurance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
  • Local Anaesthesia Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and wound care. Gained through graduate study and work experience/clinical placement
  • Good knowledge of biomechanics

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • To have highly developed level of manual dexterity for the use of surgical instruments, including scalpels and needles.
  • Ability to carry out and analyse and interpret results of various assessments within scope of practice
  • To be able to work in restricted positions, particularly when carrying out domiciliary visits.
  • High levels of concentration during treatment and to be able to deal with unexpected situations (e.g. emergencies).
  • Ability to assess new patients and provide appropriate treatment based on individual need of patients and care planning
  • Ability to manage designated caseloads
  • Able to remain calm while under pressure
  • Ability to manage own time, prioritise tasks, work independently and under own initiative and multi-task.
  • Work as a member of a team.
  • Work unsupervised
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, other health care professional's carers and patients.
  • Exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
  • Able to adapt to change and resolve problems
  • To have good organisational and timekeeping skills

Other Requirements

Essential

  • State Registration with HPC
  • Demonstrate satisfactory health screening
  • Acts in a way that supports equity and diversity (Level 1)
  • The ability to work at and travel to various sites throughout North Cumbria.

Desirable

  • Documented evidence of Hep B vaccination or willingness to undergo
Person Specification

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Must have full clean UK driving licence and access to own transport, including business insurance.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
  • Local Anaesthesia Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and wound care. Gained through graduate study and work experience/clinical placement
  • Good knowledge of biomechanics

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

  • To have highly developed level of manual dexterity for the use of surgical instruments, including scalpels and needles.
  • Ability to carry out and analyse and interpret results of various assessments within scope of practice
  • To be able to work in restricted positions, particularly when carrying out domiciliary visits.
  • High levels of concentration during treatment and to be able to deal with unexpected situations (e.g. emergencies).
  • Ability to assess new patients and provide appropriate treatment based on individual need of patients and care planning
  • Ability to manage designated caseloads
  • Able to remain calm while under pressure
  • Ability to manage own time, prioritise tasks, work independently and under own initiative and multi-task.
  • Work as a member of a team.
  • Work unsupervised
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, other health care professional's carers and patients.
  • Exercise individual responsibility and judgement.
  • Able to adapt to change and resolve problems
  • To have good organisational and timekeeping skills

Other Requirements

Essential

  • State Registration with HPC
  • Demonstrate satisfactory health screening
  • Acts in a way that supports equity and diversity (Level 1)
  • The ability to work at and travel to various sites throughout North Cumbria.

Desirable

  • Documented evidence of Hep B vaccination or willingness to undergo

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

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.

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

Carlisle

CA3 9JX


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

TBC

Carlisle

CA3 9JX


Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Podiatry

Grace Messenger

grace.messenger@ncic.nhs.uk

07890036576

Details

Date posted

23 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-22-4574160

Job locations

TBC

Carlisle

CA3 9JX


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