Salford Care Organisation are delighted to recruit a self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised individual who possesses excellent communication skills to join our innovative Podiatry department. You will require HCPC registration and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the management and treatment of a wide range of foot conditions. We are a nationally renowned, friendly team committed to staff development and training and regularly partake in CPD, mandatory training and staff appraisal. The role will include working across both acute and community settings. There are exciting opportunities to develop your skills with our well established biomechanics and high risk / multidisciplinary teams.
Main duties of the job
1. Responsibility for Patient Care includes monitoring, diagnosis and investigations of our High Risk patients including routine treatment clinics, Emergency Clinics and wound-care.
2. To produce individual treatment plans and podiatry interventions for patients who may require diagnosis and interpret results which may require onward referral.
3. Undertake a rotation into supported development clinics in Nail Surgery, Advanced Vascular Assessments, New Patient Triage and Biomechanics.
4. Responsibility for a Domiciliary caseload within Residential or Private Nursing Homes and in the client's own home.
5. To maintain clear, accurate and full patient records.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
1. Degree in Podiatric Medicine
2. HCPC
3. Local anaesthesia certificate
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
1. Broad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and wound care. Gained through graduate study and work experience/clinical placement.
2. Good knowledge of biomechanics.
3. Work as a member of a team.
Other
Essential
1. Understanding of Trust Values.
2. Full driving licence/assisted driver.
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Willows Health Centre
Lords Avenue
Salford
M5 5JR
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