Senior Podiatrist

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you a podiatrist with a broad clinical experience in wound care and MSK? An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Podiatrist to join our team in Slough.

Our Podiatry services offer care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders, e.g., diabetes that place the lower limb in a compromised situation. You will become a key member of our locality podiatry team having significant clinical NHS experience (post registration) with a highly developed knowledge of the treatment of the high risk foot in particular patients with vascular neurological or metabolic conditions such as diabetes. You will be required to work independently in clinics hospitals GP practices and other settings, providing high quality clinical care in accordance with the service criteria.

You will have responsibility for the clinical management and administration of a main clinic site. This may involve the day-to-day supervision of other podiatrists, podiatry hygienists and other support staff.

Working pattern + Service operating hours

o The Team's current operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.15pm but we encourage you to get in touch if you wish to enquire about flexible working.

Interviews to be held 7th September 2022

Main duties of the job

o Responsible for the clinical management and administration of referrals for the caseload of clinic and housebound patientso Includes working independently in clinics, hospitals, and patient homeso There is a wound care and offloading focus within the role, and you will liaise closely members of the wider podiatry team and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care is given to these patientso Assess, diagnose, develop, and implement individual treatment plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needso Nail surgery sessions will also be a requirement for this posto You will deputise for the Podiatry team leader where required and undertake supervision of other staff and ensure smooth operational day to day running of the clinic

The 5 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

o Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatristo Local anaesthetic certificateo Able to supervise other Podiatrists and other Podiatry staff within their roles.o Significant post qualification clinical experience in Diabetic and other high-risk patient management within an NHS settingo Car driver & possess full UK driver's license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position

About us

Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.

Some of the benefits of joining our team:

o Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balanceo Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staffo Excellent learning and development opportunitieso Salary sacrifice scheme for a new caro Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staffo Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.o And so much more

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Date posted

12 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,503 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHW1344-B

Job locations

Podiatry, Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Education QualificationsTraining

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the HPC as a podiatrist
  • Local anaesthetic certificate
  • Manual Handling training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of a CPD portfolio

Desirable

  • Post graduate training in wound management

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification clinical experience
  • NHS experience
  • Production and evaluation of treatment plans
  • Carrying out nail surgery techniques
  • Diabetic and other high risk patient management
  • Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
  • Working within teams
  • Orthotics prescription and management

Desirable

  • Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
  • Confidentiality and record keeping
  • Excellent Written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
  • Report writing skills
  • Evidence based practice skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS structure

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver
Person Specification

Education QualificationsTraining

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent)
  • Registration with the HPC as a podiatrist
  • Local anaesthetic certificate
  • Manual Handling training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

  • Evidence of a CPD portfolio

Desirable

  • Post graduate training in wound management

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Significant post qualification clinical experience
  • NHS experience
  • Production and evaluation of treatment plans
  • Carrying out nail surgery techniques
  • Diabetic and other high risk patient management
  • Carrying out Vascular and Neurological testing
  • Working within teams
  • Orthotics prescription and management

Desirable

  • Responsibility for the supervision and appraisal systems for podiatry staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Highly developed hand eye coordination for debridement and surgical techniques
  • Confidentiality and record keeping
  • Excellent Written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the clinical governance agenda
  • Report writing skills
  • Evidence based practice skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS structure

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Car Driver

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Podiatry, Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Podiatry, Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Podiatry Team Leader

Natasha Davies

natasha.davis@berkshire.nhs.uk

07929826876

Date posted

12 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,503 a year per annum (incl of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHW1344-B

Job locations

Podiatry, Upton Hospital

Albert Street

Slough

SL1 2BJ


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