Advanced Diabetic Podiatrist

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; Ibrido; GBP 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled podiatrist to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management for high-risk patients with complex foot ulceration, in community settings and linked to consultant-led clinics.

You will lead and develop services, supervise and mentor team members, with opportunities for education, training and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Staffordshire and surrounding areas.

Competenze

• Lead in the management of complex cases in diabetes and wound care.
• Assess service users to develop needs and outcome-focused treatment plans.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior staff and non-registered colleagues.

Mansioni

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organisation and with external organisations.
• Lead complex cases in diabetes/wound management and drive service improvements.
• Travel across a large geographic area to deliver care and training.

Descrizione del lavoro

You will be able to utilise your advanced skills to provide specialist assessment, treatment and management / wound care for high-risk patients with complex foot ulceration working either independently or as part of multidisciplinary teams in community with links to consultant-led outpatient clinics.

We are looking for someone to join us that has a strong team spirit and a passion to drive innovative practice and be involved with health education and training events.

You will provide supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements and demonstrate initiative and creativity in finding solutions to problems.

You may be required to deputise for the Podiatry Clinical Lead in a professional capacity as required along with supporting and overseeing excellent podiatry practice through mentorship and day to day guidance to team members and other professionals.

We are able to offer both full time (37.5 hours per week) and part time roles within the service, working flexibly across a variety of locations across the Trust. We would also consider a development opportunity, with a structured process in place to support you meeting the requirements of this fantastic position in the team. You will be required to travel independently over a large geographical area and ideally have a driving licence and access to suitable transport to meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

This is a dynamic role that requires you to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of those within our care.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and with external organisations to meet service requirements and support whilst demonstrating Trust's values.

Lead in the management of complex cases within the field of diabetes / wound management, supporting other staff and co-working when needed.

Undertake assessments, working with service users to develop needs and outcome focussed treatment/support plans. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment /care/support for individuals, families and carers.

Provide advice and support others including co-working cases with the less experienced and unregistered staff. Participate in and support staff to apply eligibility criterion and quality assurance processes.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected., Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus