Job summary
To assess, treat and plan the foot care needs of diabetes podiatric patients within MCHT. To work as part of a multidisciplinary team, acting as a source of specialist advice for patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified clinician to deliver Podiatric care to Diabetic patients. The successful candidate will be joining a progressive and forward thinking DISN team who share a great passion and vision in improving care of Diabetic patients.
You should be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with the ability to work autonomously delivering patient care.
You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and treatment of patients on a daily basis. You should beware of professional and national guidelines, be up to date with current best practice and be able to demonstrate your interest in continued professional development and clinical audits.
About us
We're passional about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care. All staff have a responsibility to:
- Maintain active registration status
- Always act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct and guiding documents
- Where applicable, always act in accordance with the Code of Conduct for NHS Managers,
- Maintain up to date skills and knowledge
- Maintain an awareness of patient led service issues
- Maintain a professional/personal portfolio
- Adhere to all Trust policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Adhere to Trust standards of behaviour and expected performance
- Comply with Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) policies and procedures as appropriate to their role and responsibilities in their individual work setting. Staffs are required to be personally accountable for their actions and be responsible for their own compliance in relation to IP&C polices protocols or advice.
- Ensure they work in accordance with local procedures and report any issues which they consider to be a risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.
- Act in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours
- Where applicable to participate in and provide data on the efficacy of treatment and specialties
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking to ensure that we provide equity of services across seven days of the week. This post may be reviewed in line with this plan and in some cases an element of weekend working may be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to patients with Diabetes including patients with Physically/Mental Health/Learning Difficulties
To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate footcare education advice to patients.
To have the ability to use the decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways.
To identify risk factors and categorise patients into appropriate risk banding. To refer to specialist services as required.
To perform diabetic assessment review clinics where duties will include: providing a comprehensive annual review assessment to including sensory, vascular analysis and biomechanical assessment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for the assessment diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of Podiatric care to patients with Diabetes including patients with Physically/Mental Health/Learning Difficulties
To be responsible for the assessment of new patients with subsequent production of individual care packages and provision of the appropriate footcare education advice to patients.
To have the ability to use the decision making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways.
To identify risk factors and categorise patients into appropriate risk banding. To refer to specialist services as required.
To perform diabetic assessment review clinics where duties will include: providing a comprehensive annual review assessment to including sensory, vascular analysis and biomechanical assessment
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
- Registered Member of the HCPC
- Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Podiatrist within NHS
- Worked both in a team and independently managing a caseload
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working in Secondary care
- Experience of working with Diabetes patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of podiatry clinical skills such as basic wound care, vascular and neurological assessment
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skill sin the management of conditions including care planning and evaluation
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Candidates should have effective organisational skills as they will be managing their own caseload
Desirable
- Demonstrate working with diverse population
Person Specification
Qaulifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Evidence of CPD Portfolio
- Registered Member of the HCPC
- Hold a Certificate in local anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Podiatrist within NHS
- Worked both in a team and independently managing a caseload
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Experience of working in Secondary care
- Experience of working with Diabetes patients
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of podiatry clinical skills such as basic wound care, vascular and neurological assessment
- Demonstrate clinical reasoning and decision-making skill sin the management of conditions including care planning and evaluation
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
- Candidates should have effective organisational skills as they will be managing their own caseload
Desirable
- Demonstrate working with diverse population
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).
