Job summary
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.
This will include patients with a variety of podiatric problems and medical conditions those with high risk feet and lower limb morbidity such as in diabetes, neuropathy and arteriopathies.
Prescribeand modify a range of foot orthotics.
As required to provide of high-quality podiatry treatment throughout Trust sites.
Main duties of the job
- To work in accordance with the Health Council and CNWL Trust policies.
- To undertake clinical assessment and diagnosis of biomechanical/musculoskeletal cases.
- To assess podiatry patient on 'needs based' following departmental guidelines and ensuring timely care of patient.
- To use clinical reasoning and decision making skills to provide in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
- To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as assessment, diagnoses, understand X-ray's & MRI's and treatment of a range of podiatric conditions including nail surgery.
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatments/ treatment options in an understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree their treat plans.
- Provide day to day leadership to clinical staff to ensure their personal development including appraisals Clinical supervision, their line management and the delivery of services by the team.
- Staff and student/apprentice training.
- Work to local and CNWL trust IT systems including note writing
- Attend meeting as required.
About us
Do you want to join a progressive department and expand your podiatric skills in a Community setting including leadership ?
We have this opportunity for you in Camden as part of CNWL NHS Trust .
The statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of deployment from April 2022 is subject to legislative review. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users and we will therefore be seeking proof of vaccination or medical exemption during the recruitment process. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and maintain a comprehensive MSK/Orthotic Podiatry Service.
- To work in a collaborative manner with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to manage the day to day running of the service.
- To work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead to ensure the clinical education of the podiatrists.
- To contribute to the management of physical resources including budget, and staff within sphere of responsibility, in line with contractual and professional standards.
- To undertake a leadership role, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on a day-to-day basis.
- To undertake advanced biomechanical assessment, orthotic provision and advice for patients with a range of MSK/biomechanical conditions.
- To ensure that clinical staff access mandatory training and CPD.
- To provide clinical and professional supervision for clinical staff.
- To educate, train, liaise with and provide specialist advice to other agencies such as GPs, Community Nurses, and any other disciplines who are involved in patient care.
- Undertake evidencebased audit, in order to make recommendations for changes in own and teams clinical practice.
- Make recommendations to Service Manager and Clinical Lead in relation to change of service or service delivery that falls in line with government standards of care and service provision.
- Will participate with the Clinical Lead in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide and maintain a comprehensive MSK/Orthotic Podiatry Service.
- To work in a collaborative manner with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to manage the day to day running of the service.
- To work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead to ensure the clinical education of the podiatrists.
- To contribute to the management of physical resources including budget, and staff within sphere of responsibility, in line with contractual and professional standards.
- To undertake a leadership role, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on a day-to-day basis.
- To undertake advanced biomechanical assessment, orthotic provision and advice for patients with a range of MSK/biomechanical conditions.
- To ensure that clinical staff access mandatory training and CPD.
- To provide clinical and professional supervision for clinical staff.
- To educate, train, liaise with and provide specialist advice to other agencies such as GPs, Community Nurses, and any other disciplines who are involved in patient care.
- Undertake evidencebased audit, in order to make recommendations for changes in own and teams clinical practice.
- Make recommendations to Service Manager and Clinical Lead in relation to change of service or service delivery that falls in line with government standards of care and service provision.
- Will participate with the Clinical Lead in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols
Person Specification
Personal attitude and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well within the wider podiatry team and multidisciplinary teams
- To be positive, motivated and flexible.
- Able to deal with work place conflict
- Demonstrate continued professional development
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma for Professional Qualification
- State registration with HPC
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Post Registration course in orthotics
Desirable
Knowledge, understanding and skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the evidence base for MSK and biomechanics
- Excellent assessment and treatment skills in field orthotics
- Experience of clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care
- Able to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise as required
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies
- Excellent presentation skills of complex information
- IT skills including word processing and use of email
- Current issues in the delivery orthotic services
- Sound understanding of confidentiality
Person Specification
Personal attitude and aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously as well within the wider podiatry team and multidisciplinary teams
- To be positive, motivated and flexible.
- Able to deal with work place conflict
- Demonstrate continued professional development
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma for Professional Qualification
- State registration with HPC
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Post Registration course in orthotics
Desirable
Knowledge, understanding and skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of the evidence base for MSK and biomechanics
- Excellent assessment and treatment skills in field orthotics
- Experience of clinical governance framework to monitor and improve patient care
- Able to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise as required
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with all disciplines and agencies
- Excellent presentation skills of complex information
- IT skills including word processing and use of email
- Current issues in the delivery orthotic services
- Sound understanding of confidentiality
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).
