About this role
Job summary
To work as part of an autonomous and innovative team specialising in foot and lower limb pathologies
To use clinical reasoning, critical thinking, analysis and reflection to support assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning and to develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with foot pathology and medical need. This will include patients with a wide range of clinical need, including neuropathy, chronic diseases, vascular impairment and wound management.
To provide general care in a range of locations including clinical, domiciliary, hospital, nursing homes and other external settings
To commit to a philosophy of patient centred care with emphasis on patient empowerment
To work as a highly motivated team member to achieve the best patient outcome
To undertake and complete the band 5 competency programme. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this
To undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery
To follow care plans written by band 6 podiatrists and escalate and refer on where deterioration in the patient's foot health, e.g. provision of wound care for stable neuropathic patients
To undertake basic biomechanical assessment and management for patients presenting with simple pathomechanical conditions, e.g. heel pain
To provide generalised clinics and domiciliary visits. To develop care plans for healthcare assistants to follow and provide support for assistant staff
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of new and existing patients with a wide range of podiatric problems including:
Systemic diseases
Vascular and neurological disorders
Immunosuppressive disorders
Dermatological disorders
Chronic pathologies
Emergency treatments
Simple stable wound management
Basic biomechanical conditions
Paediatric conditions
Nail and skin pathologies
To utilise evidence based material to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document podiatric provision
To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups
To provide tailored podiatric care plans to the patients' medical need with regular review and ability to identify where further intervention is required. To ensure timely and appropriate referral to other specialists, facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated
To undertake general podiatry sessions. Duties will include:
Assessment of new patients
Following care plans written by specialised podiatrists
Writing care plans for healthcare assistants to follow
Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
International applications are encouraged and if successful at interview a competitive relocation support package is available. If you require any more information on the support available then please contact us to discuss further.
Job description Job responsibilities
To be responsible and accountable for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of new and existing patients with a wide range of podiatric problems including:
Systemic diseases
Vascular and neurological disorders
Immunosuppressive disorders
Dermatological disorders
Chronic pathologies
Emergency treatments
Simple stable wound management
Basic biomechanical conditions
Paediatric conditions
Nail and skin pathologies
To utilise evidence based material to assess, treat, implement, evaluate and document podiatric provision
To treat a wide range of patient groups including those with barriers to communication and vulnerable groups
To provide tailored podiatric care plans to the patients medical need with regular review and ability to identify where further intervention is required. To ensure timely and appropriate referral to other specialists, facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated
To undertake general podiatry sessions. Duties will include:
Assessment of new patients
Following care plans written by specialised podiatrists
Writing care plans for healthcare assistants to follow
Arranging timely referral and escalation where deterioration in foot health
To carry out biomechanics assessment and management for simple biomechanical conditions. Duties will include:
The prescription, fitting and evaluation of insoles/ orthotics
The prescription and evaluation of appropriate exercise and stretching regime
To work as a band 5 podiatrist under the line management of a band 6 specialist podiatrist, providing support and clinical guidance to healthcare assistants within the service
To undertake and complete the band 5 competency programme. Mentorship and supervision will be provided to support this
To undertake nail surgery assessment and surgery
To mentor healthcare assistants through competency programmes and training. To mentor student podiatrists on placement within the trust
To utilise the support of more senior staff in specialist areas of practice when required and clinically indicate
To support specialist caseloads at times of increased service pressures as indicated in the service BIA and resilience
To regularly attend and actively contribute to departmental team meetings, 1:1 meetings, appraisal and in service and mandatory training
To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/ eye coordination requiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, e.g. skilled debridement techniques
To have the necessary skills to assess and where appropriate move and handle patients who may be immobile, wheelchair or bed-bound, often in confined spaces
To plan and manage a house bound high risk caseload with responsibility for prioritising need and co-ordinate involvement of other healthcare professionals, social services, adult safeguarding and voluntary services where need is identified
To perform regular and on-going risk assessment of working environments
To actively participate in and meet the requirements of the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) of continual professional development
To participate in extended hours working if required to do so.
To support other areas of the trust at times of increased pressures, e.g. NEEP 4. This may involve working in areas outside of normal working practice and job description
Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff
Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace
Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff
Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan
Carry out regular appraisals for staff, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives
Review training and development of all staff, so all staff have a personal development plan, and support staff in reaching their full potential as identified through the appraisal process
Control of Infection
Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
Person Specification
BSc Podiatry - HCPC reg Essential
Degree level qualification in podiatry, State Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist, Local Analgesia Administration Certificate
Desirable
Post graduate training, PGCE / teaching or mentoring qualification or training
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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)