Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a passionate and motivated podiatrist looking for a rewarding career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for two permanent Band 6 Podiatrists to join the Manchester Local Care Organisation's Community Podiatry team in North Manchester.
Job Summary
Why This Role Stands Out
* Holistic Patient Care: Manage complex patients with foot ulcers through comprehensive musculoskeletal and vascular assessments.
* Diverse Clinical Experience: Engage in nail surgery, core podiatry, and musculoskeletal clinics.
* Integrated Services: Collaborate with the hospital diabetes team, supporting outpatient clinics and ward rounds weekly.
What We Offer
* Varied Work Settings: Deliver care in community clinics, outpatient clinics, wards, and patients' homes. A car owner/driver is essential.
* Professional Development: Contribute to audits, service improvement, and research projects. Mentor less experienced colleagues.
* Supported CPD: Engage in continuous professional development with access to training and educational opportunities.
Join a progressive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing podiatric care. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the community.
Main Duties of the Job
* Versatile Work Settings: Provide care across acute settings, community clinics, residential and nursing homes, day centres, and patients' homes.
* Patient Treatment Management: Actively manage treatment programmes in line with care planning and discharge guidelines.
* Collaborative Decision-Making: Identify when patients need referrals to other professionals or specialist areas, following agreed pathways.
* Nail Surgery: Perform nail surgery (undertaking procedures under supervision if not already proficient).
* Specialist Rotations: Participate in rotations in areas such as nail surgery, diabetes, patho-mechanics, and vascular care.
* Orthoses Provision: Arrange for orthoses, pressure-relieving insoles, and shoe inserts as needed.
* Workload Planning: Plan and manage your daily workload for wards, clinics, home visits, and visits to residential and nursing homes.
* Flexibility: Provide cover for other podiatrists at short notice or during absences, covering sites across North Manchester.
* Administrative Duties: Complete all necessary administrative tasks associated with the role.
* Compliance: Adhere to all Trust policies, guidelines, and procedures.
About Us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation.
Person Specification
Educational / Qualifications / State Registration
Essential
* Recognised BSc Honours degree in podiatry or equivalent
* State registration via Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of relevant post graduate training including attendance at relevant specialist courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Previous postgraduate clinical experience as a junior in a broad rotational post
* Previous postgraduate clinical experience of managing high risk podiatry patients
* Specialist knowledge of podiatry assessment and treatment technique
* Working knowledge of local and national policies and procedures
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
* Experience of and commitment to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary team working
* Experience of supervision of students and assistants
Clinical Skills / Abilities
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
* Good organisational / planning / prioritisation skills
* Demonstrate complex dexterity and therapeutic handling skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Valid driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harpurhey Health Centre
1 Church Lane
Manchester
M9 4BE
Employer's Website
https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/
£37,338 to £44,962 a year (per annum, pro rata)
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