Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Specialist Lead Podiatrist MSK/Biomechanics

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Job summary

There is an exciting opportunity within the trust for a Podiatrist with a specialist interest in MSK Biomechanics.

Main duties of the job

  • Expert management of an MSK Podiatry case load
  • Coordination of the Podiatric Neurology caseload
  • Use of injection therapy to manage chronic MSK injury.
  • Use of shockwave therapy to treat recalcitrant injuries
  • Joint work with the wider MDT team, including MSK physiotherapy, Orthotics, Orthopedics and Rheumatology.
  • Line management of band 5 and 6 Podiatrists
  • Service evaluation and development

About us

We

  • provide comprehensive mentoring, training and development for all of our podiatrists, including university accredited courses and modules. All of our band 7 Podiatrists been given the opportunity to become non-medical prescribers.
  • are a friendly team of podiatrist who want to provide the best service possible
  • are in the process of updating and improving our provision for musculoskeletal podiatry, with opportunities for the MSK team to have an influence on the service we run.
  • have pioneered extended specialist areas in Rheumatology, Neurology and Medicine.
  • work closely with other specialists including consultants, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses.
  • have regular specialist meetings to ensure excellent patient care and continued team development

Details

Date posted

05 July 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£38,890 to £44,503 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CT-3037255-B

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Podiatry
  • Post graduate masters modules in biomechanics
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Injection therapy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience including working at Band 6 with Biomechanics/MSK
  • Worked as part of Podiatry and wider MDT
  • Supervision of junior staff

Desirable

  • Staff development and management of informal disciplinary matters
  • Policy/protocol development/ evaluation
  • Involvement in audit & research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Podiatry
  • Post graduate masters modules in biomechanics
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Injection therapy qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post graduate experience including working at Band 6 with Biomechanics/MSK
  • Worked as part of Podiatry and wider MDT
  • Supervision of junior staff

Desirable

  • Staff development and management of informal disciplinary matters
  • Policy/protocol development/ evaluation
  • Involvement in audit & research

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Director of Opperations

Kulwinder Johal

kulwinder.johal@nhs.net

07970956172

Details

Date posted

05 July 2021

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£38,890 to £44,503 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

381-CT-3037255-B

Job locations

SWB NHS Trust

West Bromwich

B71 4HJ


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