Highly Specialised Podiatrist MSK/High Risk Foot
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Are you passionate about Podiatry and MSK? Would you like to work for one of the top 10 NHS Community trusts whose vision is to be the best local healthcare provider and a great place to work? Derbyshire Community Health Services Podiatry Team wants to hear from you!
We have a vacancy for an experienced, enthusiastic Band 7, Highly Specialised Podiatrist (MSK and management of the High Risk Foot). The post will involve providing MSK assessments, treatment regimes and high risk foot and wound care in both clinical and domiciliary settings.
As well as direct patient care and treatment planning for patients with complex needs, you will demonstrate clinical leadership, be responsible for service development and work alongside your highly specialised podiatry colleagues to coach and mentor the community podiatry team.
The post will require flexibility and the ability to work across sites and teams according to service needs; therefore, transport is essential. Most importantly, a willingness to learn and develop your expertise and knowledge is essential.
Main Duties of the Job
You will be part of a highly motivated team, providing an excellent standard of clinical care in highly specialised areas.
You will act as a clinical lead in MSK, providing specialist podiatry advice to the Community Podiatry Team and professionals in other fields.
You will be responsible for the planning and management of complex and specialised caseloads involving the implementation and co-ordination of highly specialised treatment regimes. This will involve:
1. Integrated care within the community at clinic sites and patients' homes.
2. Working in Community clinics providing MSK assessments and treatment regimes including stretches, strengthening, footwear advice, and insole therapy.
3. Working in the Derby Diabetic Foot clinic, liaising with Diabetes consultants, Vascular and Orthopaedic surgeons, DSNs, Temporary Footwear providers (Steepers), Permanent Bespoke Footwear providers (Blatchfords), and Community Podiatrists and Nurses for seamless Diabetic Foot Care.
4. Working in the step down clinic between the diabetic outreach clinic and the community team.
About Us
What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?
1. The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres, and patients' homes. Our current vacancy is based in the Derby City and South Dales locality of the trust.
2. The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts, and our Podiatric Surgery team.
3. Supportive mentorship. An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve, and support staff to reach their full potential.
4. CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.
5. To become part of our fantastic team, with involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to team meetings, staff forums, and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.
Job Responsibilities
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Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
* Degree in Podiatry and 4 plus years post grad experience
* MSK Experience
* Leadership Skills
* Experience in treating the High Risk Foot
* Experience working in MDT
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.
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
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