Advanced Specialist Podiatrist - High Risk MSK Independent Prescriber

East Cheshire NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

East Cheshire NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Specialist Podiatrist - High Risk MSK Independent Prescriber to join the podiatry team. You will triage, assess and treat patients with complex MSK foot conditions, acting as an independent prescriber within the MDT.

You will lead the clinical service in the specialist area, support service development and work as part of the wider MDT to deliver integrated care for high-risk patients.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a podiatrist.
• Master level or equivalent post-graduate experience in complex MSK foot conditions.
• Clinical Educator training and membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Act as an independent prescriber within the Podiatry team.
• Work with the MDT to support integrated care for high-risk patients.
• Lead clinician in specialist MSK podiatry and drive service development.

Skills

Lead junior colleagues

Communication skills

Decision making

Time management

Autonomous working

Work under pressure

Initiative

Team player

Critical appraisal

Education

HCPC registration

Master level MSK foot

Clinical Educator training

Professional body membership

Job description

Advanced Specialist Podiatrist - High Risk MSK Independent Prescriber

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the podiatry team as a Advanced Specialist Podiatrist - High Risk MSK Independent Prescriber.

You will act as an advanced clinical specialist responsible for the triage, assessment and treatment of patients with High-Risk foot conditions that have complex MSK requirements.

Non-UK or Irish applicants: you are responsible for checking your visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To act as an independent prescriber within the Podiatry team

To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to support integrated working for this patient group.

To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of the MSK Podiatry service and service development initiatives.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Master level or equivalent post graduate experience of complex MSK foot conditions
• Clinical Educator training Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups

Specific Job Requirements

• Experience of working within MDT within specialist area.
• Specialist knowledge relating to assessment, fitting and provision of orthotics for Podiatry patients
• Experience in the operational running of an orthotics lab.

Knowledge

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
• In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
• Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area

Skills

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member
• Critical appraisal

Experience

• Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
• Experience of undertaking projects
• Experience of planning and completing audit & research
• Experience of teaching and/or mentoring of staff

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.

£49,387 to £56,515 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)