University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust (UHMBT) aims to provide sustainable high-quality medical services that fit with the Better Care Together integrated model of care. We work as a multi-disciplinary team, and you will have the opportunity to help improve our pathways of care for our patients during an exciting service review and development period.
As a Trust, we actively support you to develop your knowledge and skills via our Annual Development Review programme, and there is support for external courses.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our rapidly developing and innovative podiatry team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality, accessible, and timely evidence-based service for patients.
Based across South Lakes with some outreach into Furness, you will be responsible for the provision of care to the increased/high-risk caseload. You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work independently and confidently. We will consider newly qualified podiatrists in a developmental role (annex 21).
Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidence-based and sustainable for the future in an ever-changing NHS landscape. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular clinical supervision and in-service training.
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.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
* Local anaesthesia certificate
* HCPC certificate
* Certificate in Radiology
Experience
* Post-graduate NHS work experience, including experience treating high-risk patients
* Teaching/training of colleagues/students/health care professionals/patients/public
* Accurate assessment, testing, and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of the service and field of practice
* Evidence of specialised treatment planning/patient management, based on the above
* Demonstration of evidence-based practice and awareness of the latest clinical developments/research
* Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the general public, especially in respect of foot health education
* Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with other health care professionals
Skills, ability and knowledge
* Knowledge of high-risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis, and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, wound care, and biomechanics.
* Ability to manage and treat high-risk patients who require a level of assessment that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.
* Knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off-loading, and Doppler ultrasound interpretation.
* Understanding of medical conditions and patho-physiology, knowledge of pharmacology and biochemistry interpretation.
* Knowledge of medical, radiological, and surgical interventions.
* Knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines, and legislation relating to the delivery of podiatry and advanced podiatry practice.
Personal Qualities
* Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
* Flexibility and commitment to the job
* Good interpersonal skills - effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient; communicating complex information
* Approachable - demonstrating a friendly and open manner that facilitates communication
* Enthusiastic positive attitude - flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs
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.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
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