About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our innovative Podiatry Department within Salford Care Organisation which is part of the Northern Care Alliance.
Our department has a dedicated, enthusiastic team of clinicians who pride themselves on exemplary standards and a strong commitment to patient-centred care. As a busy service, we manage a diverse and challenging caseload, offering you the opportunity to develop and showcase your expertise in a dynamic environment.
Our service benefits from excellent collaborative relationships with Diabetology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, and Vascular teams, enabling truly holistic patient management.
Main duties of the job
To undertake clinical assessment, considering all relevant information and clinical reasoning to formulate evidence based individualised treatment plans in agreement with the patient.
To work autonomously to manage a defined patient caseload whilst working as part of a multidisciplinary team, referring to a senior clinician when required.
To contribute to the delivery of the service in a variety of defined clinical settings, which may include in-patient wards, out-patient and community clinics and the patient's home.
To ensure the safe and timely discharge of patients from the caseload using defined service criteria, liaising with other agencies as required
Work with patients and clients requiring biomechanical examinations and orthotics, using knowledge of biomechanical and pathomechanical conditions and referring on to a specialist as necessary
Patient safety and safe provision of care must be ensured at all times identifying all risk factors. The post holder is responsible for the safe assessment, diagnosis, planning and treatment of podiatric pathologies for patients who may have a high risk of significant complications such as necrosis, ulceration, and loss of limb, musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.
To develop knowledge of evidence-based practice and implement in work area with guidance.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oDegree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine oLocal anaesthesia certificate
Registration Essential
oRegistration with HCPC
Knowledge Essential
oBroad knowledge of routine and high-risk patient care e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and wound care. Gained through graduate study and work experience/clinical placement. oKnowledge of relevant national guidance
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical audit and research
Experience Essential
oExperience of undertaking Nail Surgery and knowledge of Anaphylaxis management oExperience of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of a range of foot disorders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Willows Health Centre
Lords Avenue
Salford
M5 5JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)