An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Foot Protection Lead Podiatrist, 0.5wte(18.75 hours) to givea high levelof clinical support to our Podiatry team. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service offers care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic,vascularor neurological disorders resulting in acute and chronic wounds to their feet.
The Postholder will have clinicalexpertiseinmusculoskeletal, dermatological,neurologicaland vascular pathologies in relation to the provision of wound care, as well as managing patients who are consideredhigh riskas a result ofchronic disease e.g. diabetes,rheumatologyand peripheral arterial disease. You will beproviding treatment, advice and wound management and be able to work as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of care to ensure patients have a high standard of care.
You will be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and team members. The post holder must be highly motivated, able to work independently and show initiative in managing both the clinical caseload and contributing to staff education and service development.
• To act as a source of clinicalexpertiseworking as part of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with the podiatric acute services.
• To take part in the strategic development of podiatry service in relation to wound careprovision.
• To provide highly specialised diagnostic assessment, treatment and advice, and wound managementin order tomaintainpatient’s mobility, independence and prevent disability.
• To take a lead role in monitoring and reviewing the delivery of services for patients with wounds under the operational management of the Podiatry Team Leader and advisement of the Podiatry Clinical Lead and Podiatry Service Manager.
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
•Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
•Local anaesthetic certificate
•Car driver &possessfull UK driver’s license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jan 2025
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