We are seeking a highly skilled Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team. This role requires advanced clinical expertise, including diagnostic ultrasound imaging, to support the assessment, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal, soft tissue, and vascular conditions of the lower limb.
As a Key Member Of Our Team, You Will:
1. Undertake advanced podiatric assessments and develop expert treatment plans.
2. Utilise Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve patient outcomes.
3. Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
4. Play an active role in clinical leadership, education, and service development.
5. Contribute to the training and upskilling of colleagues in POCUS techniques.
Responsibilities:
To work as an autonomous Advanced Practitioner within the MSK Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAP), performing highly specialist clinical assessments, diagnoses, management planning, and evaluation of patients presenting with highly complex clinical needs, usually following failed treatment in core services or where there is diagnostic uncertainty. To perform ultrasound guided procedures where clinically appropriate and with the patient's consent and participation, feeding back the outcomes to the patient during the procedure and to other professionals involved in the patient's care in the form of a letter/report.
About Us:
We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity, and provides a sense of belonging and trust.
Our Commitment:
The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:
* 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;
* 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;
* 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisation's priority;
* 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative.
Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.
For Further Details / Informal Visits:
Contact: Jonny Trumble
Job Title: MSKAP Physiotherapist
Email Address: jonny.trumble@ghc.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 03004218323 #J-18808-Ljbffr