Job summary
- Main area
- Podiatry
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 371-CHS960
- Employer
- Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Podiatry
- Town
- Maidenhead
- Salary
- £48,270 - £54,931 per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 24/02/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/03/2025
Employer heading
Clinical Lead specialist for Musculoskeletal Podiatry
Band 7
Job overview
Clinical Lead specialist for Musculoskeletal Podiatry Band 7
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Lead specialist for Musculoskeletal Podiatry, 0.8 wte (30 hours) to give a high level of musculoskeletal and biomechanical support to our Podiatry team.
The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics throughout the Podiatry Service. You will lead on and educate your colleagues and junior staff regarding biomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for this area of clinical specialism.
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.
Main duties of the job
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The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for Podiatric Biomechanics within Berkshire Healthcare Podiatry Service.
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You will provide highly specialised advice to patients and be a point of contact for colleagues relating to Biomechanics and the importance of foot function for people affected by MSK injury, dysfunction, or disease.
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The Post Holder will also be expected to provide cover to high risk, wound care, and nail surgery clinics as necessary based on demand of the service.
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To take part in the strategic development of the podiatry service in relation to podiatric clinical biomechanics
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The “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.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- HPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Post-graduate education / qualification in Podiatry
- IT Training
- Motivational interview training
Desirable criteria
- Independent Prescriber
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- At least 3 years’ experience at a senior level
- Experience of supervising and managing less experienced 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Flexible
- Ability to make decisions using reliable evidence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tom Tilling
- Job title
- Podiatry Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07876 038761
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