Clinical Lead specialist for Musculoskeletal PodiatryBand 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 7Clinical Lead specialist for MusculoskeletalPodiatry,0.8wte(30hours) to givea high levelofmusculoskeletal and biomechanicalsupport to our Podiatry team.
The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics throughout the Podiatry Service. You will lead on and educate your colleaguesand junior staffregardingbiomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for thisarea ofclinical specialism.
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.
• The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for Podiatric Biomechanicswithin Berkshire HealthcarePodiatry Service.
• You will provide highly specialised advice to patients and be a point of contact for colleagues relating to Biomechanics and the importance of foot function for people affected by MSK injury,dysfunction,or disease.
• The Post Holder will also be expected to provide cover tohigh risk, woundcare,and nail surgery clinics as necessary based on demand of the service.
• To take part in the strategic development ofthepodiatry service in relation topodiatric clinical biomechanics
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 “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.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Monday 3 Mar 2025
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