Job summary
A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated advanced clinician in a friendly and progressive team. This post will be suitable for a nurse or podiatrist.
The advanced clinician will take high level responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the highly complex health and well-being needs within a defined sphere of practice. They will implement, evaluate and modify highly complex care/ interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. Leading their Podiatry Team on the management of patients with the most complex limb and life threatening needs, the post holder will lead on the development and implementation of service innovations within their portfolio as well as the development and dissemination of training to the team. Performance management will form an integral part of this role. This post provides opportunity for developing wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills
A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.
Main duties of the job
1. Lead a team of podiatrists and podiatry assistants supporting the service lead in daily delivery of the service.2. Providing leadership, promoting a culture of learning and improvement for colleagues and other agencies, leading service innovations and demonstrating high level problem solving.3. Driving innovation, managing the change process to ensure services continues to be flexible and proactive to reflect the needs of the wider Health and Wellbeing community.4. To be responsible for the escalation of patients presenting with complex conditions outside their scope of practice (expertise/knowledge/skills) to a more appropriate clinician or consultant.5. To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients/service users in your care6. To undertake self-directed/lone working in a variety of locations.7. Manage clinical caseloads efficiently and effectively.8. Where indicated and following completion of the relevant training the practitioner will act as a non-medical prescriber, at all times working within their sphere of clinical practice
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry or Nursing
- HCPC or RCN Registration
Desirable
- MSc modules in podiatric medicine or tissue viability
- Independent Prescribing
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate NHS work experience including experience treating high risk lower limb patients
- Teaching/training of colleagues/students/health care professionals/patients/public
- Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with other health care professionals
Desirable
- Demonstration of evidence based practice and awareness of latest clinical developments/research in the lower limb
Skills, Abaility & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of high-risk lower limb patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and biomechanics, wound care. Gained through postgraduate study, CPD, experience and/or rotation packages
- Advanced knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off-loading and Vascular/Doppler ultrasound interpretation
Desirable
- A working knowledge of medical, radiological and surgical interventions for the lower limb
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Good interpersonal skills - effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient; communicating complex information
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry or Nursing
- HCPC or RCN Registration
Desirable
- MSc modules in podiatric medicine or tissue viability
- Independent Prescribing
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate NHS work experience including experience treating high risk lower limb patients
- Teaching/training of colleagues/students/health care professionals/patients/public
- Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with other health care professionals
Desirable
- Demonstration of evidence based practice and awareness of latest clinical developments/research in the lower limb
Skills, Abaility & Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of high-risk lower limb patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and biomechanics, wound care. Gained through postgraduate study, CPD, experience and/or rotation packages
- Advanced knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off-loading and Vascular/Doppler ultrasound interpretation
Desirable
- A working knowledge of medical, radiological and surgical interventions for the lower limb
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Good interpersonal skills - effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient; communicating complex 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.
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.
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).
