Job summary
To lead as clinical specialist in the field of biomechanics and musculo-skeletal lower limb problems for the podiatry service in primary and secondary care. To provide the necessary specialised knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with complex problems. To work at an advanced level and provide advice, support and training to colleagues in podiatry and in other clinical fields in relation to biomechanics and gait analysis.
Main duties of the job
Mersey Care Foundation Trustprovides community podiatry services to the populations of Liverpool.
This post requires a person who is highly specialised and has at least 2 years knowledge, clinical skills and experience at a senior level in the field of biomechanics and orthotics, including knowledge of musculo skeletal function, evidence based practice, research in the field and an understanding of the role of other clinicians in Biomechaninics.
We are offering this excellent learning and development opportunity for a motivated HCPC registered Band 7 Specialist Podiatrist to join our Community Team, to work with our Neighbourhood Partners in the delivery of a high standard of patient centered care.
We deliver podiatry in clinic settings and patients' own homes, including nursing and residential homes.
We would require demonstrable post registration/qualification experience.
You will be expected to work flexibly and will be expected to travel to different settings across the Trust's geographical footprint during the course of the working day.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.
At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the day to day biomechanical assessment, manufacture and provision of orthotics to the podiatry service across Liverpool & South Sefton, including simple and complex devices.
To undertake clinical practice in the field of Biomechanics and orthotics which is evidence based.
To advise and liaise with the podiatry professional lead to determine the development of the scope of practice and delivery of the service.
To work across organisational boundaries providing specialist podopaediatric services in gait analysis and provision of orthotics, advising other clinical specialists in the field e.g. orthotists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the day to day biomechanical assessment, manufacture and provision of orthotics to the podiatry service across Liverpool & South Sefton, including simple and complex devices.
To undertake clinical practice in the field of Biomechanics and orthotics which is evidence based.
To advise and liaise with the podiatry professional lead to determine the development of the scope of practice and delivery of the service.
To work across organisational boundaries providing specialist podopaediatric services in gait analysis and provision of orthotics, advising other clinical specialists in the field e.g. orthotists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree, or equivalent, or equivalent work based experience.
- oRegistration with relevant professional body.
Desirable
- oAppropriate prescriber.
- oPost registration qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of management and clinical leadership.
- oExperience of successful multi-agency working.
- oEvidence of being able to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare to patients / carers / colleagues
- oAbility to network with multidisciplinary colleagues.
- oAwareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
- oAbility to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Self-management and motivation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex data.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree, or equivalent, or equivalent work based experience.
- oRegistration with relevant professional body.
Desirable
- oAppropriate prescriber.
- oPost registration qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of management and clinical leadership.
- oExperience of successful multi-agency working.
- oEvidence of being able to communicate complex, sensitive information and advice on healthcare to patients / carers / colleagues
- oAbility to network with multidisciplinary colleagues.
- oAwareness of factors that contribute to good health and the importance of promoting these in line with organisational public health policy
- oAbility to work under pressure and manage a diverse workload.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Risk assessment skills.
- Self-management and motivation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Confidence to challenge poor practice and ability to address difficult issues.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex data.
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).
