Advanced Practice Podiatrist (Orthopaedics)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; See; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

NHSGGC invites applications from highly motivated individuals for an Advanced Practice Podiatrist (orthopaedics) within the largest Podiatry service in Scotland. The post is across orthopaedics service in NHS GGC, managed by the Hosted podiatry service.

The post holder will provide specialist and complex assessment, review and interventions for a high risk and complex caseload managed by podiatry and working collaboratively within the orthopaedic specialist area providing pre-surgical and

Qualifikationen

• Specialist assessment and management of high-risk podiatry patients.
• Experience in pre- and post-surgical podiatry care.
• Ability to lead service development and educate colleagues.

Aufgaben

• Provide specialist and complex assessment for high-risk caseload.
• Lead and implement change within the podiatry/orthopaedic service.
• Support education and development of clinical staff.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Podiatry Practice

Jobbeschreibung

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

Applications are sought from highly motivated individuals for an Advanced Practice Podiatrist (orthopaedics) within the largest Podiatry service in Scotland. The post is based across orthopaedics service in NHS GGC, managed by the Hosted podiatry service.

The post holder will provide specialist and complex assessment, review and interventions for a high risk and complex caseload managed by podiatry and working collaboratively within the orthopaedic specialist area providing pre-surgical and post-surgical consultation, investigation, intervention and care. They will also provide education and support within the scope of their specialism to the podiatry service and beyond. The role incorporates assessment, advanced investigations, complex diagnosis, management and treatment planning. There will be pre and post-operative involvement, discussing the risks and benefits of surgery and listing where appropriate. The post holder will lead and implement change management through their assigned service area and will be required to assist in the development of other clinicians and able to demonstrate leadership.

The Podiatry Service delivers high-quality care to patients and their carers thorough the provision of triage, assessment, diagnosis and treatment to a diverse range of conditions and patient types in a variety of environments.

The service is patient centred, and needs led with clinical assessment and diagnosis leading to management plans tailored to meet the needs of individual patients. There is a focus on rehabilitation with a self-care element included in treatment plans where appropriate.

Excellent communication skills, high levels of motivation, self-discipline and an ability to demonstrate caring and compassion are essential to this role.

• This post is full time, but applications from individuals wishing part-time hours will be considered.
• Working Pattern is Monday - Friday
• You will be based within Clyde Acute Sector

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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