Job summary
Are you a HCPC registered Podiatrist looking for a new
challenge? Are you caring, ambitious, forward
thinking and values driven? Are you
passionate about delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to patients? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join
our Podiatry team as a Band 6 Podiatrist working within
an organisation that has been recognised and accredited with Teaching status
and an Investors in People award. This role will be a community-based position, working out of GP surgeries and visiting patient's homes when required.
We are looking for dynamic, passionate and committed
Podiatrists' with demonstrable post-registration experience, including
treatment of the at risk foot. The
post holder will be an enthusiastic and conscientious team worker who is able
to prioritise their workload. They will have
excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will be required to
provide a range of high quality podiatric interventions in a variety of
community clinical, GP and domicillary settings throughout the Wakefield
district delivering high quality patient centred care. The post holder will be required to liaise
with other health professionals and be able to use their own initiative together
with the ability to respond in a professional manner towards patients,
relatives and staff at all levels.
We are committed to demonstrating Mid Yorkshire core values and behaviours to provide high quality care for patients and respect for colleagues and service users alike.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the Podiatry team you will develop and implement clinically effective Podiatry interventions to the population covered by Podiatry. The post holder is required to act as an autonomous practitioner using their clinical expertise, decision making and problem solving skills to provide a high quality service.
The post holder will have individual responsibility in a range of care settings for a patient caseload i.e., complex needs using appropriate assessment techniques and equipment to assess, plan, implement and evaluate podiatry interventions. This will be delivered to a range of high risk patients including those with diabetes, vascular disease, chronic neuropathy, chronic disease e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, terminally ill patients and other complex medical health care needs in accordance with professional/Trust policies and guidelines.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate excellent inter-personal, communication, motivational, emerging leadership and team working skills. When applying for this post it is essential that you read the job description and person specification. Use the supporting information space on the application form to demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and previous experience meet the job description requirements.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have and for further information please do not hesitate to contact the Podiatry Team Leader Christine Tolson on 07468414122.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To work single handed, or as part of the primary healthcare team,
liaising with podiatrists / other healthcare professionals / organisations
using a variety of communication mediums to ensure all appropriate agencies are
aware of assessment, treatment / advice offered to patients as and when
appropriate, to maximise treatment outcomes for patients (e.g. secondary
referral to consultants in secondary care / x-ray investigations, surgical appliance
department, podiatry assistant) and raise the profile of the service / profession;
-
To provide accurate and timely information around
patient activity on a daily basis for system 1 to support the podiatry
appointments office and performance management requirements of the service;
- To contribute to and
participate in service developments e.g. development of policies, standards,
service planning process to ensure excellent service provision;
- Responsible for the
maintenance of timely, accurate, comprehensive patient notes which reflect the
interventions delivered. Ensuring that they are in accordance with National /
Trust / Departmental guidelines for best practice in defensible records
management;
- Where identified, to
provide flexible clinical cover for colleagues in primary care as and when
required to maintain service delivery.
Use specialised knowledge gained through experience and post graduate
qualifications to provide flexible clinical cover as requested by Podiatry
Management. Ensuring that skills are
maintained by ongoing education and clinical rotations;
- Using recommendations
for best clinical practice, assist the service in the modernisation and audit
of effective clinical services for patients;
- To have individual
responsibility in a range of care settings for a patient caseload i.e., complex
needs using appropriate assessment techniques and equipment to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate podiatry interventions.
This will be delivered to a range of high risk patients including those
with diabetes, vascular disease, chronic neuropathy, chronic disease, e.g.
rheumatoid arthritis, terminally ill patients and other complex medical health
care needs in accordance with professional / Trust policies and guidelines;
- Provide clinical
leadership and flexible clinical cover for colleagues in primary care managing
a range of foot disorders using a variety of mediums including: participation
in the placements of students / other healthcare professionals, professional
support of Band 5 Podiatrists / undergraduate Podiatrists and trainee Podiatry assistants who deliver care in post holders
clinic area;
- Ensure that the
optimum outcome is achieved for individual patients through the maintenance and
further development of specialised clinical skills / knowledge to support the
management of a range of foot problems commensurate with local protocols,
national guidance, and local development needs whilst using a wide range of
Podiatric interventions e.g. knowledge and manufacture of and appropriate use
of orthotics, footwear advice, health education advice / patient empowerment,
scalpel debridement, minor surgical techniques e.g. nail surgery.
- To demonstrate
effective time management skills in the day to day management of a patient
caseload by ensuring sufficient driving and travel time to arrive at
clinics/homes by the agreed appointment time to deliver clinical packages of
care to patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To work single handed, or as part of the primary healthcare team,
liaising with podiatrists / other healthcare professionals / organisations
using a variety of communication mediums to ensure all appropriate agencies are
aware of assessment, treatment / advice offered to patients as and when
appropriate, to maximise treatment outcomes for patients (e.g. secondary
referral to consultants in secondary care / x-ray investigations, surgical appliance
department, podiatry assistant) and raise the profile of the service / profession;
-
To provide accurate and timely information around
patient activity on a daily basis for system 1 to support the podiatry
appointments office and performance management requirements of the service;
- To contribute to and
participate in service developments e.g. development of policies, standards,
service planning process to ensure excellent service provision;
- Responsible for the
maintenance of timely, accurate, comprehensive patient notes which reflect the
interventions delivered. Ensuring that they are in accordance with National /
Trust / Departmental guidelines for best practice in defensible records
management;
- Where identified, to
provide flexible clinical cover for colleagues in primary care as and when
required to maintain service delivery.
Use specialised knowledge gained through experience and post graduate
qualifications to provide flexible clinical cover as requested by Podiatry
Management. Ensuring that skills are
maintained by ongoing education and clinical rotations;
- Using recommendations
for best clinical practice, assist the service in the modernisation and audit
of effective clinical services for patients;
- To have individual
responsibility in a range of care settings for a patient caseload i.e., complex
needs using appropriate assessment techniques and equipment to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate podiatry interventions.
This will be delivered to a range of high risk patients including those
with diabetes, vascular disease, chronic neuropathy, chronic disease, e.g.
rheumatoid arthritis, terminally ill patients and other complex medical health
care needs in accordance with professional / Trust policies and guidelines;
- Provide clinical
leadership and flexible clinical cover for colleagues in primary care managing
a range of foot disorders using a variety of mediums including: participation
in the placements of students / other healthcare professionals, professional
support of Band 5 Podiatrists / undergraduate Podiatrists and trainee Podiatry assistants who deliver care in post holders
clinic area;
- Ensure that the
optimum outcome is achieved for individual patients through the maintenance and
further development of specialised clinical skills / knowledge to support the
management of a range of foot problems commensurate with local protocols,
national guidance, and local development needs whilst using a wide range of
Podiatric interventions e.g. knowledge and manufacture of and appropriate use
of orthotics, footwear advice, health education advice / patient empowerment,
scalpel debridement, minor surgical techniques e.g. nail surgery.
- To demonstrate
effective time management skills in the day to day management of a patient
caseload by ensuring sufficient driving and travel time to arrive at
clinics/homes by the agreed appointment time to deliver clinical packages of
care to patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent
- Local Anaesthesia Certificate endorsed by the Royal College of Podiatry
- HCPC podiatry registration
Desirable
- Certificate in application of prescription only medicines endorsed by the Royal College of Podiatry
- Honours Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience, including treatment of the "at risk" foot
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Able to deal with a wide range of clinical problems, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with specialised care needs
- Provision of a wide range of Podiatric interventions e.g., Biomechanics/Insole manufacture, Nail Surgery, Assessment and discharge of patients
- Working as part of a team/isolation as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Involvement in delivery of health education packages to patients
- Involvement in development of health education packages
- Involvement in working with and developing departmental protocols/procedures
- Experience of supporting student placements in the workplace
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Politically aware
- Awareness of NICE guidance
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT skills e.g., ability to use information technology-based devices such as computers/laptops along with their operating systems and software
Desirable
- Presentation skills experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent
- Local Anaesthesia Certificate endorsed by the Royal College of Podiatry
- HCPC podiatry registration
Desirable
- Certificate in application of prescription only medicines endorsed by the Royal College of Podiatry
- Honours Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience, including treatment of the "at risk" foot
- Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams
- Able to deal with a wide range of clinical problems, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with specialised care needs
- Provision of a wide range of Podiatric interventions e.g., Biomechanics/Insole manufacture, Nail Surgery, Assessment and discharge of patients
- Working as part of a team/isolation as an autonomous practitioner
Desirable
- Involvement in delivery of health education packages to patients
- Involvement in development of health education packages
- Involvement in working with and developing departmental protocols/procedures
- Experience of supporting student placements in the workplace
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Politically aware
- Awareness of NICE guidance
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- IT skills e.g., ability to use information technology-based devices such as computers/laptops along with their operating systems and software
Desirable
- Presentation skills experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management skills
- Good organisational skills
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).
