Job summary
Worcestershire podiatry service is excited to advertise this Band 5 podiatry role. This permanent post has been designed to provide newly qualified and early-career podiatrists with a unique opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of podiatry.

This is a full time post but we would consider applicants looking for part time.

Working across Kidderminster and Bromsgrove sites, you will develop a diverse clinical skillset whilst being supported by experienced clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams. This role offers exposure to a wide range of patient groups and clinical environments, providing an excellent foundation for future career progression.

Within our community podiatry service, you will experience and have exposure to caseloads including wound care, musculoskeletal presentations, nail surgery and domiciliary care. You will undertake regular home visits and be provided with remote IT equipment to support agile working.

You will gain valuable experience working alongside multidisciplinary teams managing high-risk foot complications. Opportunities include exposure to busy acute clinics including vascular and orthopaedics and diabetic foot MDTs.

You will receive comprehensive induction, preceptorship programme, supervision and ongoing professional development.

Main duties of the job
Your duties will include:

• Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients with a wide range of foot health conditions under the guidance of senior clinicians.
• Providing podiatric care to patients with diabetes, PAD, musculoskeletal conditions, wounds and other complex health needs.
• Participating in community clinics, home visits, hospital outpatient clinics and inpatient services.
• You will perform nail surgery as part of a rota.
• You will join the team in telephone triage for new and existing patients, to prioritise care for those most at risk.
• You will participate in peer review, reflective practice and audit, and actively participate in clinical supervision.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to service audits, quality improvement initiatives.

About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Job responsibilities
You will be required to assess diagnose and treat patients with predominantly high-risk feet according to best evidence-based practice. This will include full screening for patients with, for example, diabetes mellitus where necessary using specialist equipment.

Report and/or liaise with the Senior Podiatrist and Team Lead, or other appropriate person, in relation to any perceived risk, either in regard to clinical or non-clinical related issues.

Supervise and provide a point of reference for Podiatry Assistants and participate in the Preceptorship programme.

Attend any relevant and/or appropriate meetings in liaison/discussion with the Team Leader

Provide support for colleagues and supervision for podiatry assistants.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Be able to gain patient consent and inform and agree treatment outcomes. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.

Identify through assessment patients who do not reach podiatry access criterion and to be able to diplomatically discharge such patients in circumstances where there may be confrontational barriers to such a process.

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Professional Knowledge acquired through formal degree training at university.

Desirable

• Previous, relevant NHS experience

Qualifications
Essential

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Certificate in administration of local anaesthetics
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Role modelling and good behaviour
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
• IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Reflective practitioner

Knowledge
Essential

• Good knowledge of podiatry in relevant areas
• Understanding of the confidential nature of the post

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
• Professional manner as a representative of the Trust and Service.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.