Job summary
Podiatrists 0.8 band 7 fixed Term secondment opportunity available Bedfordshire Hospital
Bedfordshire Community Health Services are looking for Band 7 Podiatrist who is passionate and committed to providing high quality care in our Diabetic foot clinic based in Bedford Hospital.
Our Podiatry service is a diverse, supportive and innovative team and our work has been included in three national guides published by NHS England and NHS Benchmarking. This has included :-
Collaborative care home training project tackling pressure ulcer prevention and diabetic foot disease.
Diabetes transformation reducing amputations and bed nights,
The role of podiatry in primary care.
As an organisation we take AHP development seriously and live the trust values of we care, we respect, we are inclusive. We have a strong emerging AHP strategy supporting clinical preceptorship and development to improve staff experience.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
We are looking for experienced professionals to join our team. You will have access to a line manager who will provide regular supervision and support.
As a service we provide
MDfT for acute diabetic foot complication, In patient provision early intervention of diabetic foot problems with proactive identification of the vulnerable caseloads in primary care access to an evolving and expanding foot protection service including specialist vascular assessment, musculoskeletal assessment and access to non medical prescribers well developed and established education packages providing structured education and diabetes support to the Diabetic population, primary care and community nursingCare Homes training programme in collaboration with Dietitians and TVNs
In addition we also hold musculoskeletal, Rheumatology and Paediatric clinics, Nail Surgery and have access to Podiatric Surgery.
About us
Working for your organisation
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Please read the detailed job description and main responsibilities of this post. This is a fixed term opportunity due to end March 2023
The post holder will be HCPC registered, qualified to administer Local Anaesthetic and passionate about providing high-quality podiatry care with excellent communication skills.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Email address
rushmi. kanjee@nhs.net
Telephone number 07966271038
Additional contact information
Amanda Wildgoose
a.wildgoose@nhs.net
07435734685
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication of complex and highly sensitive and emotional information to patients, this requires excellent interpersonal, negotiative and counselling skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for liaison with team members.
- To work effectively in a multidisciplinary approach with other health care professionals for the benefit of the patient where indicated. This may involve physically working with other professionals (e.g. Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Dietician) or in a closely co-ordinated manner to implement an agreed joint care plan (e.g. with patients Diabetologist/ G.P.). To ensure good communications (regarding professional and medical issues) are maintained at all times to achieve the desired outcome.
- To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff which are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
- To be involved in the production of diabetic information for patients, carers and health care professionals.
- To work effectively as a member of the uni professional and multi professional teams.
- To maintain accurate records of all patients consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To ensure effective communication of complex and highly sensitive and emotional information to patients, this requires excellent interpersonal, negotiative and counselling skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are required for liaison with team members.
- To work effectively in a multidisciplinary approach with other health care professionals for the benefit of the patient where indicated. This may involve physically working with other professionals (e.g. Diabetes Specialist Nurse or Dietician) or in a closely co-ordinated manner to implement an agreed joint care plan (e.g. with patients Diabetologist/ G.P.). To ensure good communications (regarding professional and medical issues) are maintained at all times to achieve the desired outcome.
- To establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff which are characterised by open communication, trust and respect.
- To be involved in the production of diabetic information for patients, carers and health care professionals.
- To work effectively as a member of the uni professional and multi professional teams.
- To maintain accurate records of all patients consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- BSc/BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Podiatry or equivalent qualification
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Evidence of CPD
- Minor surgical skills
Desirable
- Post Graduate training in the specialist treatment of the diabetic foot (ideally diabetic foot module )
- To complete independent prescriber qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability)
Experience
Essential
- Presenting skills to a wide audience using a variety of techniques.
- Experience of MDfT working and leading patient care
- Previous clinical experience in secondary NHS care
- Relevant experience of working with acute diabetic foot conditions.
Desirable
- Delivery of health education Packages.
- Previous experience of DIAMOND patient information system
- Experience of setting up and / or running a project.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use MS office or similar internet and e-mail
- Ability to use patient information system to input data
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Requirement for frequent concentration during treatment of up to twenty patients daily
- Ability to plan and operate day to day delivery of defined clinical service at team lead level.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist
- BSc/BSc (Hons) or Diploma in Podiatry or equivalent qualification
- Local Analgesia Certificate
- Evidence of CPD
- Minor surgical skills
Desirable
- Post Graduate training in the specialist treatment of the diabetic foot (ideally diabetic foot module )
- To complete independent prescriber qualification within 12 months (subject to course availability)
Experience
Essential
- Presenting skills to a wide audience using a variety of techniques.
- Experience of MDfT working and leading patient care
- Previous clinical experience in secondary NHS care
- Relevant experience of working with acute diabetic foot conditions.
Desirable
- Delivery of health education Packages.
- Previous experience of DIAMOND patient information system
- Experience of setting up and / or running a project.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to use MS office or similar internet and e-mail
- Ability to use patient information system to input data
- Good oral communication skills based on fluency on the English language
- Requirement for frequent concentration during treatment of up to twenty patients daily
- Ability to plan and operate day to day delivery of defined clinical service at team lead level.
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).
