Job summary
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Podiatry Department is inviting applications for Band 6 Specialist Podiatrists.
Part time or full time hours will be considered. The applicant will have NHS experience as a Band 5 Podiatrist, and have completed or be in the process of completing a Band 5 competency programme.
This role is primarily to work within community clinics, and to carry out domiciliary & care home visits. The department also has a rotation programme as part of the Band 6 development, including the Newcastle Diabetes Centre , nail surgery, in patient service and biomechanics.
- Interview Date 7/12/2022
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Newcastle Hospitals encourages all staff and volunteers who are appointed to join the Trust to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will be enthusiastic, conscientious and have a flexible approach. It is essential to be able to demonstrate good clinical, communication and organisational skills.
You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care across a wide range of clinical conditions. To meet the needs of patients with differing care needs, including patients with chronic diseases.
There will be an element of teaching/ supervision of Podiatry Assistants, Assistant practitioners and Band 5 Podiatrists, as well as delivering training to patients and other health care professionals. The candidates will also take an active part in the observation and training of students, and junior members of staff as a clinical educator .
About us
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with over 18,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.
Rated 'Outstanding' by theCQC for the second consecutive time in 2019, we have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a highly motivated team, with at least two years NHS post-registration experience and having completed a Specialist Podiatrist competency based programme.
- The job entails autonomous working without supervision across community and acute settings providing a high standard of quality clinical care.
- To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for a variety of patient groups with specialised care needs, including patients with chronic diseases, problems of the vascular and nervous system, tissue viability problems and patients requiring wound management
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as part of a highly motivated team, with at least two years NHS post-registration experience and having completed a Specialist Podiatrist competency based programme.
- The job entails autonomous working without supervision across community and acute settings providing a high standard of quality clinical care.
- To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for a variety of patient groups with specialised care needs, including patients with chronic diseases, problems of the vascular and nervous system, tissue viability problems and patients requiring wound management
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appreciation of individual patient needs and patient groups
- Specialized knowledge of Diabetes, Rheumatology, Biomechanics, and Wound Management gained through short courses, CPD and in-house training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety responsibilities
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Desirable
- An understanding of student placements.
SKILLS
Essential
- High quality clinical skills; including delicate scalpel work and sharp debridement
- Good communication skills; good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills; planning own caseload.
- Analytical skills
- Critical / reflective analysis.
- Ability to prioritize
- Production of chair side Orthotics
- Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
- Be able to supervise and mentor.
- Appropriate delegation of non-specialised clinical work.
- Be able to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Must be able to produce documents, implement and evaluate care plans.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills to aid with audit and data collection
- Interest in Health Education
- Ability to develop teaching packages.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS and completion of a Band 5 competency programme
- Experience working single handed and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of treatment planning and discharge planning according to clinical need
- Experience in specialist areas of work, i.e. minor nail surgery, biomechanics, rheumatology and managing the 'at risk or 'high risk' foot
- Woundcare Management
- Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
- Involvement in Health Education presentations
- Experience of treating "at risk" patients and empowering patients to self-care
Desirable
- Range of relevant short courses
- Held a previous post in the relevant field
- Interest in developing the service.
- Experience of Topical Negative Pressure
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Podiatry Diploma / Degree
- State Registration to Health Professions Council
- POM A registration
- Continuing Professional Development Portfolio of post graduate in Diabetes, Rheumatology, Wound Management, Tissue Viability, Vascular Assessment, Neurological Assessment, Local Anaesthesia, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Basic Life Support, Dermatology, Clinical Education and in-house mandatory and statutory training.
- Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Desirable
- Prescribing for Podiatrists.
- Diploma in Diabetes Care.
- Health Education Certificate
- Teachers Certificate
- Preparation for Mentoring Course
- Radiology and Diagnostic Skills
- Shoe Fitting Skills
- ECDL European Computer Driving License
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Appreciation of individual patient needs and patient groups
- Specialized knowledge of Diabetes, Rheumatology, Biomechanics, and Wound Management gained through short courses, CPD and in-house training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety responsibilities
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues.
Desirable
- An understanding of student placements.
SKILLS
Essential
- High quality clinical skills; including delicate scalpel work and sharp debridement
- Good communication skills; good verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills; planning own caseload.
- Analytical skills
- Critical / reflective analysis.
- Ability to prioritize
- Production of chair side Orthotics
- Demonstrate the ability to use vascular and sensory equipment.
- Be able to supervise and mentor.
- Appropriate delegation of non-specialised clinical work.
- Be able to work independently but also as part of a team.
- Must be able to produce documents, implement and evaluate care plans.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills to aid with audit and data collection
- Interest in Health Education
- Ability to develop teaching packages.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS and completion of a Band 5 competency programme
- Experience working single handed and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of treatment planning and discharge planning according to clinical need
- Experience in specialist areas of work, i.e. minor nail surgery, biomechanics, rheumatology and managing the 'at risk or 'high risk' foot
- Woundcare Management
- Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
- Involvement in Health Education presentations
- Experience of treating "at risk" patients and empowering patients to self-care
Desirable
- Range of relevant short courses
- Held a previous post in the relevant field
- Interest in developing the service.
- Experience of Topical Negative Pressure
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team work
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Podiatry Diploma / Degree
- State Registration to Health Professions Council
- POM A registration
- Continuing Professional Development Portfolio of post graduate in Diabetes, Rheumatology, Wound Management, Tissue Viability, Vascular Assessment, Neurological Assessment, Local Anaesthesia, Infection Control, Pharmacology, Basic Life Support, Dermatology, Clinical Education and in-house mandatory and statutory training.
- Must hold a current driving licence and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes
Desirable
- Prescribing for Podiatrists.
- Diploma in Diabetes Care.
- Health Education Certificate
- Teachers Certificate
- Preparation for Mentoring Course
- Radiology and Diagnostic Skills
- Shoe Fitting Skills
- ECDL European Computer Driving License
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).
