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Foot Protection Lead
Band 7
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Foot Protection Lead Podiatrist, 0.5 wte (18.75 hours) to give a high level of clinical support to our Podiatry team. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service offers care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders resulting in acute and chronic wounds to their feet.
The Postholder will have clinical expertise in musculoskeletal, dermatological, neurological and vascular pathologies in relation to the provision of wound care, as well as managing patients who are considered high risk as a result of chronic disease e.g. diabetes, rheumatology and peripheral arterial disease. You will be providing treatment, advice and wound management and be able to work as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of care to ensure patients have a high standard of care.
You will be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and team members. The post holder must be highly motivated, able to work independently and show initiative in managing both the clinical caseload and contributing to staff education and service development.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
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To act as a source of clinical expertise working as part of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with the podiatric acute services.
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To take part in the strategic development of podiatry service in relation to wound care provision.
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To provide highly specialised diagnostic assessment, treatment and advice, and wound management in order to maintain patient’s mobility, independence and prevent disability.
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To take a lead role in monitoring and reviewing the delivery of services for patients with wounds under the operational management of the Podiatry Team Leader and advisement of the Podiatry Clinical Lead and Podiatry Service Manager.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
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The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
• Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
• Local anaesthetic certificate
• Car driver & possess full UK driver’s license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Manyleb y person
Education/Qualifications/Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Registered with SOCAP
- Post-graduate education / qualification in Podiatry
- IT Training
- Motivational interview training
Meini prawf dymunol
- Independent Prescriber
Previous Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- At least 3 years’ experience at a senior level
- Experience of leading and managing staff
- Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments and diabetic assessments
- Working independently as a team member
- Working as part of a team
- Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance and NSF’s
- Awareness of Health and Safety
Knowledge and skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use negotiating, counselling and motivational skills.
- Record keeping skills
- Proficient in IT skills
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
- Report writing skills
Additional Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Flexible
- Ability to make decisions using reliable evidence
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Tom Tilling
- Teitl y swydd
- Podiatry Clinical Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07929 826880
Rhestr swyddi gyda Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector