Job summary
Are you looking for a
new challenge in a forward-thinking dynamic team?
Can you think on your
feet? Are you open to change?
If so, the Warrington
Podiatry team is for you. We offer a
varied caseload with exposure to all areas of Podiatry with the support to
learn and grow. No day is ever the same,
in a fast-paced environment, working with a complex caseload, as part of the
integrated care team. Working across the
Warrington Borough at community clinics and Warrington Hospital as part of a
small team, you will provide autonomous holistic care, liaising with other
community services and social care.
The service has a
well-established multi-disciplinary diabetes foot clinic to include vascular
and orthopaedic consultants, a diabetologist, microbiologists, radiologists,
and plaster technicians.
Working within the
integrated care teams, the podiatry service plays a key role in maintaining
foot health and keeping people mobile.
As a podiatrist within the team, you will be responsible for ensuring
excellent patient care to improve foot health and prevent risks.
Flexible working,
condensed hours and job share available.
Main duties of the job
Providing
excellent podiatric care and holistic assessments, you will look at patients,
as a whole ensuring effective person-centred care. Working as a team, you will direct to other
services to include nursing, the falls team, social care and safeguarding
where appropriate. As part of the foot
protection team, you will follow NICE guidance to ensure effective care and
referrals of those with diabetes.
Having
excellent links with vascular consultants in place already, the team is
looking to improve the community vascular service. The team are involved in
the Northwest Clinical effectiveness groups and encourage shared learning,
reflective practice, and continual professional development.
Education
to patients and other health care professionals is essential to ensure
appropriate and timely access to care to maintain foot health.
You
will be organised, flexible, resilient, and open to change.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this post
is to provide high risk foot care by way of specialised podiatric input both in
clinical and domiciliary settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Professional
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
and evaluation of podiatric care to patients with a variety of medical and
podiatric problems. Main caseload is
predominantly high-risk patients e.g. Diabetes, connective Tissue disorder,
vascular neurological disorder.
To deliver specific foot care education and advice to, patients,
relatives, and carers.
Detailed foot assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Identification of risk factors, categorising patients into specific risk
bands following assessment findings.
Referral to other services if required: e.g. further vascular assessment,
District nursing, GP.
Provision of specific foot care advice to prevent deterioration/maintain
/improve foot health.
To refer on to other health care professionals when appropriate through
agreed pathways, e.g. referrals to podiatry assistant, hospital diabetes foot
clinic, biomechanics service.
To carry out nail surgery procedures.
To have the capability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
including the drawing up and administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic
shock, if required.
To manufacture and fit chair side appliances e.g. insoles and silicone
devices, also casting of feet.
To follow departmental and Trust policies. To assist in the development and
implementation of procedures and guidelines.
To follow clinical guidelines but have the discretion to make own
clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries where
appropriate.
To be responsible for the maintenance, and rotation of clinical stock.
Provide wound care management for high risk patients; i.e. swabbing ulcers, antibiotic requests, liaising with
other Health Care Professionals, dressing regime.
Discharging patients and providing education for self-care redesigns,
biomechanics patient leaflets.
New patient assessments appointments; referring to N/s biomechanics,
holistic, (smoking cessation, falls)
Emergency High Risk Clinics
To supervise and take an active part in training of students where
appropriate.
To maintain Registration with the Health and Care Professional Council
(HCPC)
To participate in planning and delivery if department in-service training
To work with the HCPC code of conduct, Trust policies and procedures and
adhere to the patient charter.
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to
develop new skills and maintain and update existing skills.
To participate in Individual Performance Reviews with the Podiatry
Manager.
To rotate into specialist areas within the department e.g. biomechanics
clinics, autonomously, have own case load to manage, treat and discharge.
Communication
To provide and ensure understanding of appropriate health education and
clinical information to patients and carers.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other Health Care Professionals
and patients, in order to optimise patient care and promote the reputation of
the department. This may involve: requesting, receiving and sharing diagnostic
tests and results, clinical reports/letters, clinical arrangements, onward
referral and professional advice.
To maintain accurate treatment records (paper and/or electronic) of all
patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session.
Provide statistical information as required, e.g. Contact figures/DNA
rates.
To attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings.
To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained
through employment is kept confidential.
Research
To participate in audit, data collection, analysis of data and
development of outcomes.
To keep updated with relevant evidence-based research.
To participate in the Departments Clinical Governance initiatives, the
development of local policies and implementation of local and national
guidelines.
To be involved in departmental research and development. Including
new/alternative ways of working. E.g. Biomechanics, service redesign, changing
appointment structure and discharge policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this post
is to provide high risk foot care by way of specialised podiatric input both in
clinical and domiciliary settings.
Duties and Responsibilities
Professional
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation
and evaluation of podiatric care to patients with a variety of medical and
podiatric problems. Main caseload is
predominantly high-risk patients e.g. Diabetes, connective Tissue disorder,
vascular neurological disorder.
To deliver specific foot care education and advice to, patients,
relatives, and carers.
Detailed foot assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipment.
Identification of risk factors, categorising patients into specific risk
bands following assessment findings.
Referral to other services if required: e.g. further vascular assessment,
District nursing, GP.
Provision of specific foot care advice to prevent deterioration/maintain
/improve foot health.
To refer on to other health care professionals when appropriate through
agreed pathways, e.g. referrals to podiatry assistant, hospital diabetes foot
clinic, biomechanics service.
To carry out nail surgery procedures.
To have the capability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
including the drawing up and administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic
shock, if required.
To manufacture and fit chair side appliances e.g. insoles and silicone
devices, also casting of feet.
To follow departmental and Trust policies. To assist in the development and
implementation of procedures and guidelines.
To follow clinical guidelines but have the discretion to make own
clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries where
appropriate.
To be responsible for the maintenance, and rotation of clinical stock.
Provide wound care management for high risk patients; i.e. swabbing ulcers, antibiotic requests, liaising with
other Health Care Professionals, dressing regime.
Discharging patients and providing education for self-care redesigns,
biomechanics patient leaflets.
New patient assessments appointments; referring to N/s biomechanics,
holistic, (smoking cessation, falls)
Emergency High Risk Clinics
To supervise and take an active part in training of students where
appropriate.
To maintain Registration with the Health and Care Professional Council
(HCPC)
To participate in planning and delivery if department in-service training
To work with the HCPC code of conduct, Trust policies and procedures and
adhere to the patient charter.
Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to
develop new skills and maintain and update existing skills.
To participate in Individual Performance Reviews with the Podiatry
Manager.
To rotate into specialist areas within the department e.g. biomechanics
clinics, autonomously, have own case load to manage, treat and discharge.
Communication
To provide and ensure understanding of appropriate health education and
clinical information to patients and carers.
To liaise effectively with colleagues, other Health Care Professionals
and patients, in order to optimise patient care and promote the reputation of
the department. This may involve: requesting, receiving and sharing diagnostic
tests and results, clinical reports/letters, clinical arrangements, onward
referral and professional advice.
To maintain accurate treatment records (paper and/or electronic) of all
patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session.
Provide statistical information as required, e.g. Contact figures/DNA
rates.
To attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings.
To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained
through employment is kept confidential.
Research
To participate in audit, data collection, analysis of data and
development of outcomes.
To keep updated with relevant evidence-based research.
To participate in the Departments Clinical Governance initiatives, the
development of local policies and implementation of local and national
guidelines.
To be involved in departmental research and development. Including
new/alternative ways of working. E.g. Biomechanics, service redesign, changing
appointment structure and discharge policy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS work placements
- Experience of a wide range of clinics
Desirable
- Post graduate NHS podiatry experience.
- Experience of clerical work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Interest in Health Education.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform CPR.
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of System one
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform clinical work.
- Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change.
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints.
- Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
- Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a team when required.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form.
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- NHS work placements
- Experience of a wide range of clinics
Desirable
- Post graduate NHS podiatry experience.
- Experience of clerical work.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Podiatry Diploma/Degree.
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate.
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Evidence of reflective practice.
- Interest in Health Education.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform CPR.
Desirable
- IT skills
- Knowledge of System one
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform clinical work.
- Candidates must be able to work under pressure and respond to change.
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints.
- Candidates should have a responsible and caring attitude.
- Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a team when required.
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form.
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
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
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).
