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Job overview

We invite a committed, self-motivated podiatrist to join our team who has excellent organisational skills and can lead the podiatry musculoskeletal (MSK) team within Buckinghamshire. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop our Advanced MSK clinic and learn how to use and evaluate results when using our RS Scanner.

You must have extensive knowledge treating patients with complex MSK needs and will be required to develop your clinical skills as well as supporting others to develop theirs. This would be via placements or workshops to maintain and advance the staffs MSK knowledge.

You will work with other Podiatry Clinical Leads and have the opportunity to develop your management skills, as well as supporting the Head of Service to develop MSK podiatry pathways.

The post holder will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to the service provided by this Integrated Trust. Our team meets monthly for staff meetings and clinical reasoning sessions and you would be required to take an active part in these sessions.

There will be opportunity to participate in regular nail surgery sessions.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership on the strategic development, planning and operational delivery of the podiatry MSK service primary and secondary settings in Buckinghamshire.
• The post holder will act as a source of expertise to use biomechanical knowledge and skills in the holistic assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions.
• The post holder will deliver evidence-based podiatry interventions and advice that will reduce the need for acute interventions and thereby contribute to the maintenance of patient mobility and independence.
• The post holder will work closely with the Head of Service, other Podiatry Leads and other HCP’s to ensure the provision of a high quality and equitable service across the County.
• The post holder will work closely with the Musculoskeletal High-Risk Lead and Rheumatology Lead to develop treatment planning, off-loading and risk prevention in the care of “high-risk” patients.
• To work as an effective member of the Podiatry Service, adhering to Service, Trust and HCPC policies, strategies and objectives.

Working for our organisation

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. 
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.