Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward-thinking Podiatrist with a minimum of 2 years NHS experience, who is keen to develop their clinical skills within a friendly, supportive, and innovative environment.
The post-holder will be required to provide a range of high-quality podiatric interventions in a variety of community clinics, GP practices, and also in nursing homes & domiciliary settings throughout the Wirral peninsula, Merseyside & Cheshire.
As a Specialist Podiatrist, you will also be actively involved in providing specialist diabetes care & orthopaedic podiatry services to patients in Wirral University Teaching Hospital. This will involve working as part of a consultant-led multi-disciplinary team as well as podiatrist-led clinics and ward sessions. This work can at times be unpredictable, and an ability to work flexibly and adapt in a fast-paced environment is essential.
Support and training will be provided with assistance given to the successful candidate in order to complete the College of Podiatry Foot in Diabetes module.
The position requires applicants to be able to work flexibly across a wide geographical area; therefore, you must have access to your own transport for work purposes. This post provides an excellent opportunity for pro-active clinicians to demonstrate their existing skills within a challenging environment.
Main Duties of the Job
* To be part of a highly motivated team, yet work as an autonomous practitioner without direct reference to a line manager or professional colleagues in both community and acute settings.
* To provide a high standard of clinical care.
* To assess, diagnose, develop, and implement individual care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases such as diabetes and connective tissue disorders, vascular problems, wound management, and biomechanical conditions.
* To be able to drive and have access to a suitable vehicle for work purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Podiatry degree or equivalent qualification
* Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
* Local Anaesthetic Certificate
Experience
* Two years experience in an NHS Podiatry setting undertaking a range of procedures and interventions
* Up-to-date portfolio of continued professional development
* Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical governance agenda
* College of Podiatry 'Foot in Diabetes' Module
Skills and Attributes
* Ability to manage own time effectively and determine priorities
* Highly developed organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to unpredictable caseloads
* Ability to manage, supervise and motivate staff
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
* Ability to empathise with others
* Have a flexible approach to work
* Punctuality
* Valid UK Driving License
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.
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