Job summary
The post holder will be required to provide Podiatric care in patients' homes, community clinics and nursing homes. This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours) working across Monday to Friday with some evenings. Podiatry bases are at Boston House and Leigh Health Centre.
You will be encouraged to attend training relevant to your role .
An Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred list check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
The postholder must be able to travel across Trust independently. NHS/UK healthcare experience is essential (voluntary/employment/placement).
We will accept student applications - appointment to the post would be subject to the successful completion of a degree or higher degree in Podiatry by summer 2024.
Previous applicants will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Our podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk so consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs.
We require a podiatrist who has excellent communication and assessment skills with NHS experience (via employment, placement or volunteering).
Based in the Community division but you will need to be able to travel across Ashton, Wigan and Leigh.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid-19.vaccine@wwl.nhs.uk where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- 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 nail surgery procedures.
- To carry out baseline biomechanical assessments.
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To carry out annual Diabetes assessments in all clinics. This will involve:
- Use of electronic 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, biomechanics service.
- To have the capability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including the drawing up and administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic shock, if required.
- 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.
- To carry out other duties as required in line with role banding
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language.
- Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records.
- Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology systems.
- 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.
Professional Development
- To maintain Registration with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- 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 Team Lead.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be responsible for monitoring stock and the security of that stock. Maintenance of clinical equipment and the reporting of any faults to the appropriate department.
- Promote effective utilisation of resources
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of lower grade staff when necessary.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and fulfil appropriate KSF dimensions as identified.
- To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
- To maintain own professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
- Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust Policy.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
- Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.
- To encourage others to see advice and solutions to problems.
- To provide and ensure understanding of appropriate health education and clinical information to patients and carers.
Work Circumstances & on-call
- This role will involve working across a Monday to Friday with some evening shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
- 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 nail surgery procedures.
- To carry out baseline biomechanical assessments.
Planning and Organisational Duties
- To carry out annual Diabetes assessments in all clinics. This will involve:
- Use of electronic 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, biomechanics service.
- To have the capability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including the drawing up and administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic shock, if required.
- 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.
- To carry out other duties as required in line with role banding
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language.
- Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records.
- Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology systems.
- 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.
Professional Development
- To maintain Registration with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- 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 Team Lead.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be responsible for monitoring stock and the security of that stock. Maintenance of clinical equipment and the reporting of any faults to the appropriate department.
- Promote effective utilisation of resources
Responsibility for Human Resources
- To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of lower grade staff when necessary.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and fulfil appropriate KSF dimensions as identified.
- To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
- To maintain own professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
- Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust Policy.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
- Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.
- To encourage others to see advice and solutions to problems.
- To provide and ensure understanding of appropriate health education and clinical information to patients and carers.
Work Circumstances & on-call
- This role will involve working across a Monday to Friday with some evening shifts.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or due to qualify
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate (or integrated into degree course)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in reflective practice
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to perform CPR
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform intricate clinical work
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of podiatric management
Additional
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints
- 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.
- Ability to travel between sites within a time-frame deemed reasonable by the Trust
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or due to qualify
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate (or integrated into degree course)
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in reflective practice
- NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to perform CPR
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform intricate clinical work
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of podiatric management
Additional
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints
- 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.
- Ability to travel between sites within a time-frame deemed reasonable by the Trust
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Boston House and Leigh Health centre
Frog Lane
WIGAN
WN6 7LB
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
