About this role
Job summary
To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high quality podiatry service to patients referred from consultant medical staff, specialist nurses and other health professionals within Manchester Local Care organisation. Working independently but with regular supervision and mentoring.
To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for a patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management. The post holder will be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, at first with support, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.
To have individual responsibility, and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of clinical work for patients; delegating as necessary and referring onward where more clinical expertise is required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic podiatrist to join our progressive team in South Manchester. The successful applicant will work in the community in a variety of settings and will undertake a full range of clinical duties. You must have good general clinical and diagnostic skills and be able to work on your own at times.
There will also be opportunities to gain experience working in specialist areas such as diabetes, MSK, Nail surgery etc. Our facilities include well-equipped surgeries and an appliance laboratory.
Car driver/owner essential
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc Degree or equivalent in Podiatry HCPC Registration Certificate in Local Anaethesia
Desirable
Relevant clinical or placement experience Member of professional body
Experience Essential
Experience of team working (or NHS placements)
Desirable
Previous expereince of working with the public Previous NHS employment
Skills Essential
A range of all core podiatric skills Good organisational skills Computer literate Articulate and able to communicate clearly (written and verbal)
Desirable
Organisational and administrative skills Audit knowledge
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of relevant national guidelines
Desirable
Broad understanding of NHS workings
Other Essential
Good communication skills Ability to work to the instructions of the supervisor Well organised, motivated and flexible Able to liaise with others Reliable Interested in CPD Willing to go the extra mile Car owner / driver
Desirable
Good attendance record Driver with clean license
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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northenden Health Centre
489 Palatine Road
Northenden
M22 4DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)