Job summary An exciting permanent opportunity for full or part time positons has arisen within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MCATS) for an Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatry Practitioner to join our team. As an established, experienced and innovated team of advanced practitioners we support the MSK Single Point of Access (SPA), triaging GP referrals to Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Pain consultants. We work collaboratively with Consultants, GP's, Nursing and AHP colleagues supporting patient pathways to ensure the patients receive the right care first time. Our work has been recognised locally due to impact on patient care and financial efficiencies subsequently invested in service expansion. Furthermore, we were nominated for the national HSJ award for community and Primary care service redesign. The post offers an opportunity for flexible working within MCATS community clinicscovering the South & Vale Royal Primary Care locations in the Central Cheshire Footprint. You will be working alongside other experienced Advanced Practitioners. Our service offers excellent opportunities to take an active approach in developing yourself, others and our service through an established CPD programme. This allows competency and evidence-based portfolio to support Advanced Practice across the 4 Pillars. Main duties of the job While we are seeking an experienced advanced podiatry practitioner, we welcome applications from aspiring clinicians who may not fully meet the job description but demonstrate clear aspiration to develop. We can offer additional support, mentorship and training to upskill the right candidate. This post requires highly specialised advanced practice level of knowledge and skills to provide high quality, effective triage and care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. This includes requesting and managing relevant investigations and acting on results, with an understanding of the medical management, primary and secondary care referral criteria, emergency pathways, and serious pathology. Contribution to the mentorship of others, CPD program, departmental and divisional responsibilities make up key components of this role. This post includes regular communication with the wider team, GPs, Consultants and management to support links and implement innovative, efficient and effective ways of working within thearea of MSK conditions. About us In September 2016 Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) came into being as an innovative healthpartnership between Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership and SouthCheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance, contracted to provide community health services for people across SouthCheshire and Vale Royal. The aim of the partnership is to innovate, transform, develop and deliver services locatedwithin the community. This is a partnership which demands we recruit original thinkers committed to providing highquality, safe care in the right place at the right time. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £60,504 a year n/a Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 412-COMM-6917231 Job locations Vale Royal and South Cheshire CCG various sites Crewe CW1 3AW Job description Job responsibilities The job role involves working as an autonomous Musculoskeletal Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to meet the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. The role involves electronic, remote or face-to-face triage and assessment of Musculoskeletal patients. You will have access to investigations such as X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound or CT scanning and blood tests. You may undertake therapeutic joint or soft tissue injection and non-medical prescribing if suitably qualified. Timely referrals and communication letters are required. The role involves offering leadership and education to the MSK, podiatry and wider MDT's. You will be expected to undertake and have involvement in research and maintain excellent evidence based skills and knowledge. Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail. Job description Job responsibilities The job role involves working as an autonomous Musculoskeletal Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to meet the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. The role involves electronic, remote or face-to-face triage and assessment of Musculoskeletal patients. You will have access to investigations such as X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound or CT scanning and blood tests. You may undertake therapeutic joint or soft tissue injection and non-medical prescribing if suitably qualified. Timely referrals and communication letters are required. The role involves offering leadership and education to the MSK, podiatry and wider MDT's. You will be expected to undertake and have involvement in research and maintain excellent evidence based skills and knowledge. Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail. Person Specification Trust Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours Uk Registered Essential HCPC registered Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills Evidence of good organisation/time management skills Desirable Evidence of skills relevant to role (eg; research, leadership, presentation, audit) Qualifications Essential Evidence Accredited Full MSc Advanced MSK Practice or work towards full Advanced MSK Practice (M level modules, PGCert or equivalent) Podiatry Degree or equivalent Desirable Evidence of relevant qualification for role (eg; NMP, Injection Therapy, Leadership, Clinical supervision, IRMER) Experience Essential Broad range of MSK experience Prior experience or current substantive Band 7/Senior Podiatry clinical role (or equivalent) Evidence of NHS working and knowledge of current policy Desirable Evidence of working at Advanced MSK Practice level Experience of lone working Person Specification Trust Values & Behaviours Essential Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours Uk Registered Essential HCPC registered Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills Evidence of good organisation/time management skills Desirable Evidence of skills relevant to role (eg; research, leadership, presentation, audit) Qualifications Essential Evidence Accredited Full MSc Advanced MSK Practice or work towards full Advanced MSK Practice (M level modules, PGCert or equivalent) Podiatry Degree or equivalent Desirable Evidence of relevant qualification for role (eg; NMP, Injection Therapy, Leadership, Clinical supervision, IRMER) Experience Essential Broad range of MSK experience Prior experience or current substantive Band 7/Senior Podiatry clinical role (or equivalent) Evidence of NHS working and knowledge of current policy Desirable Evidence of working at Advanced MSK Practice level Experience of lone working 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Vale Royal and South Cheshire CCG various sites Crewe CW1 3AW Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)