Job summary South Tyneside and Sunderland Podiatry Service provides patient centred care through providing integrated, seamless care delivery across both acute and primary care settings. The service offer to our patients is provided through our Acute and Community teams offering inpatient, outpatients, community clinics including biomechanics, nail surgery, domiciliary care and annual foot screening for the diabetic patient. The nail surgery lead will be responsible for standardising clinical practise, processes for all aspects of nail surgery and in developing a nail surgery competency programme for new and existing staff. Candidates must have experience and a passion in this area of expertise. The post provides excellent leadership qualities, supporting new, existing staff and students. We need candidates to demonstrate excellent communication ,organisational and leadership skills and can operate effectively on their own and within a team. The Trust has an onsite gym and has a Training and Education Centre. We operate a No Smoking Policy. Working towards Equal Opportunities. Please contact Mary Spearman/Nicola Milburn Podiatry Manager to arrange a visit to the department or discuss this role by email. mary.spearman1nhs.net /nicola.milburn4nhs.net or by ringing on 01915656256 ex 42638. Main duties of the job Development of staff is one of our key priorities, recognising the importance of a happy future work force, providing both group and individual supervision and this is at all grades. The sustainability of a future nail surgery model is a key objective for the service. Providing standardised high-quality care for both South Tyneside and Sunderland patients Experience in delivering nail surgery assessment and treatment is an essential requirement of the post. Being able to demonstrate leadership skills that will ensure practise is evidence based and standardise. The job operates between 8.30am 4.30pm. However, we will consider flexible working arrangements, including part time, evening and weekend working. About us Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required. One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9155-CSAHP-1024-54 Job locations Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Job description Job responsibilities To act as the lead Podiatrist in the delivery of nail surgery in terms of strategies, clinical standards and high-quality clinical care To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience and to support other practitioners on complex cases. Developing a robust competency-based training programme to underpin the training of podiatrists and podiatry assistants in nail surgery. Working closely with the Podiatry Clinical Educator Lead in the implementation of this training programme Standardising nail surgery processes and procedures across the service which is evidence based including implementing a clinical audit plan for nail surgery. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Job description Job responsibilities To act as the lead Podiatrist in the delivery of nail surgery in terms of strategies, clinical standards and high-quality clinical care To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience and to support other practitioners on complex cases. Developing a robust competency-based training programme to underpin the training of podiatrists and podiatry assistants in nail surgery. Working closely with the Podiatry Clinical Educator Lead in the implementation of this training programme Standardising nail surgery processes and procedures across the service which is evidence based including implementing a clinical audit plan for nail surgery. PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Highly developed physical co-ordination and able to demonstrate precise hand to eye co-ordination. Advanced knowledge of nail surgery Ability to carry out management/ treatment plans using clinical reasoning, problem solving and a wide knowledge of treatment options including for patients with complex medical history Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally. Awareness of current professional practice and new research Knowledge and principles of clinical governance Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent (Includes Certification in the administration of Local Anaesthesia (LA) Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Clinical educator or working towards clinical educator competency. Desirable Cert Ed/Teaching Certificate (desirable). Evidence of learning at MSc level or working towards Experience Essential Evidence in the maintenance of this or of any Advance level of LA administration / techniques Significant post graduate experience in nail surgery Evidence of leadership / mentorship in own specialist area Desirable Evidence of Audit and Research experience Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Highly developed physical co-ordination and able to demonstrate precise hand to eye co-ordination. Advanced knowledge of nail surgery Ability to carry out management/ treatment plans using clinical reasoning, problem solving and a wide knowledge of treatment options including for patients with complex medical history Able to impart skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally. Awareness of current professional practice and new research Knowledge and principles of clinical governance Qualifications Essential Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent (Includes Certification in the administration of Local Anaesthesia (LA) Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Clinical educator or working towards clinical educator competency. Desirable Cert Ed/Teaching Certificate (desirable). Evidence of learning at MSc level or working towards Experience Essential Evidence in the maintenance of this or of any Advance level of LA administration / techniques Significant post graduate experience in nail surgery Evidence of leadership / mentorship in own specialist area Desirable Evidence of Audit and Research experience 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 South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunderland Royal Hospital Kayll Road Sunderland SR4 7TP Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)