Job summary To be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care within the Podiatric Surgery unit which specialises in the management of elective surgical footcare. To act as a specialist liaison for the iMSK and Community Podiatry Team providing specialist advice regarding the Podiatric Surgical Service to Podiatrists, professionals in other specialties, and patients/carers. To assist the responsible Podiatric Surgeon in conducting outpatient clinics, telephone clinics, and theatre sessions including post-operative wound care and medical clinical clerking. To identify, develop and adhere to policies, strategies and objectives of the Podiatric Surgery team and employing NHS Trust. Main duties of the job Can make judgements on a range of complex podiatric problems which require investigation, analysis and assessment. To undertake patient care during surgery, this may include: Administering advanced local anesthetic injections including digital, ankle, and popliteal blocks (with or without ultrasound guidance). Issuing antibiotic and anxiolytic (sedative) medication Monitoring the patient, for early signs of medical emergencies and taking appropriate action and resuscitation as necessary. Undertaking electrosurgical procedures Applying appropriate plaster casts post-operatively, and/or air castboots. Assessing for post-operative discharge Coordinating the discharge process About us At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 09 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-COM6880184 Job locations One life center Hartlepool Park Road Hartlepool TS24 7PW Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical care prior and throughout the pathway of foot surgery within a highly specialised multi-disciplinary team. To participate in the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservative podiatric interventions, which may include: Initiating biomechanical treatment and provision of orthoses/exercises and refer to highly specialised community podiatrist/MSK podiatrist as appropriate Administering hydrocortisone injections (subject to additional training and demonstration of knowledge and competence) Requesting diagnostic tests such as blood tests, thrombophilic screening, diagnostic imaging, and urinalysis, and acting on the results appropriately. Undertaking cardiovascular assessment and lower limb vascular assessment using Doppler, ABPI, and blood pressure analysis. Undertaking basic neurological assessment To liaise with other specialists (e.g. microbiology and radiology) where required. To issue medication under PGDs or via independent prescribing. To undertake patient care during surgery, this may include: Administering advanced local anesthetic injections including digital, ankle, and popliteal blocks (with or without ultrasound guidance). Issuing antibiotic and anxiolytic (sedative) medication Monitoring the patient, for early signs of medical emergencies and takingappropriate action and resuscitation as necessary. Undertaking electrosurgical procedures Applyingappropriate plaster casts post-operatively, and/or air castboots. Assessing for post-operative discharge Coordinating the discharge process Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical care prior and throughout the pathway of foot surgery within a highly specialised multi-disciplinary team. To participate in the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of conservative podiatric interventions, which may include: Initiating biomechanical treatment and provision of orthoses/exercises and refer to highly specialised community podiatrist/MSK podiatrist as appropriate Administering hydrocortisone injections (subject to additional training and demonstration of knowledge and competence) Requesting diagnostic tests such as blood tests, thrombophilic screening, diagnostic imaging, and urinalysis, and acting on the results appropriately. Undertaking cardiovascular assessment and lower limb vascular assessment using Doppler, ABPI, and blood pressure analysis. Undertaking basic neurological assessment To liaise with other specialists (e.g. microbiology and radiology) where required. To issue medication under PGDs or via independent prescribing. To undertake patient care during surgery, this may include: Administering advanced local anesthetic injections including digital, ankle, and popliteal blocks (with or without ultrasound guidance). Issuing antibiotic and anxiolytic (sedative) medication Monitoring the patient, for early signs of medical emergencies and takingappropriate action and resuscitation as necessary. Undertaking electrosurgical procedures Applyingappropriate plaster casts post-operatively, and/or air castboots. Assessing for post-operative discharge Coordinating the discharge process Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential HCPC registration Bsc hons Podiatry POMs IRMER certificate Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience Desirable Non-medical prescriber Qualification in Injection therapy Experience of working in a podiatric surgery unit Person Specification Essential and Desirable Essential HCPC registration Bsc hons Podiatry POMs IRMER certificate Minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience Desirable Non-medical prescriber Qualification in Injection therapy Experience of working in a podiatric surgery unit 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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address One life center Hartlepool Park Road Hartlepool TS24 7PW Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)