Job summary As a valued and passionate member of our Team you will specialise in assessing, treating, and managing complex foot problems in high-risk patients. You will be at the forefront of health education and will contribute to our commitment to excellence. You will be able to make a real impact within our service by collaborating with our advanced clinicians as well as district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses and local integrated teams. Utilising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will drive initiatives to improve and enhance outcomes for patients. Main duties of the job The role requires you to hold a Health Care Professions Council registration and to be able to work across a variety of locations in the South Staffordshire district including clinic and domiciliary settings. Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers. To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user's personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. Working with service users to develop outcome focused treatment / support Work in a variety of clinical settings including both domiciliary and clinic Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and external organisations About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 301-ME-25-7009748 Job locations Salters Meadow Health Centre Rugley Road Burntwood WS7 1AQ Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency, standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the college of podiatry code of conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, and the Trust. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts values. To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers. To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. To always maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same. To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. HCPC/NMC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate. To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose-built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc. To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed, and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence. To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques. To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users. To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills critical thinking and reflective practice, excellence in practice, and specialist knowledge and research based practice. To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload. For further details on this position please refer to the JD & PS attached. Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency, standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the college of podiatry code of conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, and the Trust. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts values. To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers. To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. To always maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same. To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. HCPC/NMC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate. To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose-built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc. To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed, and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence. To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques. To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users. To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills critical thinking and reflective practice, excellence in practice, and specialist knowledge and research based practice. To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload. For further details on this position please refer to the JD & PS attached. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registration with HCPC Degree in Podiatry or equivalent. Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualifications and/or /courses and/or /development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in a specialist area). Up to date field work/pre-registration student training Completion of all mandatory training for MPFT or equivalent Completion and evidence of completing / or equivalent of MPFT competency framework. Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation. Desirable Evidence of further clinical study since graduation Modules at Masters level Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions e.g. diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics. Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within an area of a clinical speciality Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. Working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Desirable Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Skills, Knowledge, abilities Essential Basic IT skills Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups Provide leadership in your area of responsibility Establish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate Enable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations. Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /College of Podiatry standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Registration with HCPC Degree in Podiatry or equivalent. Relevant Specialist Post Graduate qualifications and/or /courses and/or /development (e.g. professionally recognised courses in a specialist area). Up to date field work/pre-registration student training Completion of all mandatory training for MPFT or equivalent Completion and evidence of completing / or equivalent of MPFT competency framework. Evidence of Continued professional development since graduation. Desirable Evidence of further clinical study since graduation Modules at Masters level Further clinical study relevant to clinical practice such as management of long term conditions e.g. diabetes, rheumatology, biomechanics. Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Experience Essential Relevant experience to the role including assessment and management of various conditions within an area of a clinical speciality Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with issues within the area of clinical speciality. Working in a multidisciplinary team. Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Desirable Experience of negotiation and conflict management in clinical situations. Skills, Knowledge, abilities Essential Basic IT skills Initiate, and participate in networks and discussion groups Provide leadership in your area of responsibility Establish a diagnosis of an individual's health condition Discharge and transfer individuals where appropriate Enable other individuals to reflect on their own values, priorities, interests and effectiveness Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and improvement Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations. Able to disseminate information by giving formal and informal presentations. Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post. Knowledge of relevant NSF's and NICE guidance. Understanding of wider NHS agenda and its application to the local context. Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection, HCPC /College of Podiatry standards and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults/Children. 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 Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Salters Meadow Health Centre Rugley Road Burntwood WS7 1AQ Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)