Foot Protection Lead

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Band 7 Foot Protection Lead Podiatrist in Maidenhead. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver high-quality clinical support to a dedicated Podiatry team, focusing on patients with complex needs. You'll be at the forefront of wound care management, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive the best possible care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in community health. Embrace the chance to grow your career while making a real difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for diversity and inclusion

Generous parental leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in podiatry & HCPC registration required.
• Local anaesthetic certificate and driving license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and support to the Podiatry team.
• Lead the strategic development of podiatry services.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficient in IT skills

Negotiating and counselling skills

Education

Degree in Podiatry

Local Anaesthetic Certificate

HCPC Registration

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Site Podiatry Town Maidenhead Salary £48,270 - £54,931 per annum, pro rata (incl of HCAS) Salary period Yearly Closing 30/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 13/02/2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Foot Protection Lead Podiatrist, 0.5 wte (18.75 hours) to give a high level of clinical support to our Podiatry team. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Service offers care to patients at risk who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders resulting in acute and chronic wounds to their feet.

The Postholder will have clinical expertise in musculoskeletal, dermatological, neurological and vascular pathologies in relation to the provision of wound care, as well as managing patients who are considered high risk as a result of chronic disease e.g. diabetes, rheumatology and peripheral arterial disease. You will be providing treatment, advice and wound management and be able to work as part of a team, coordinating the delivery of care to ensure patients have a high standard of care.

You will be an experienced practitioner aware of the full scope of clinical practice and expected to support and supervise colleagues and team members. The post holder must be highly motivated, able to work independently and show initiative in managing both the clinical caseload and contributing to staff education and service development.

Main duties of the job

1. To act as a source of clinical expertise working as part of a multidisciplinary team in partnership with the podiatric acute services.
2. To take part in the strategic development of podiatry service in relation to wound care provision.
3. To provide highly specialised diagnostic assessment, treatment and advice, and wound management in order to maintain patient’s mobility, independence and prevent disability.
4. To take a lead role in monitoring and reviewing the delivery of services for patients with wounds under the operational management of the Podiatry Team Leader and advisement of the Podiatry Clinical Lead and Podiatry Service Manager.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The 3/4 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

1. Degree level qualification in podiatry (or equivalent) & Registration with the HCPC as a podiatrist
2. Local anaesthetic certificate
3. Car driver & possess full UK driver’s license or evidence of ability to travel to designated base & other sites; ability to travel independently between multiple sites to fulfil the requirements of the position

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• HPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
• Local Anaesthetic Certificate
• Registered with SOCAP
• IT Training
• Motivational interview training

Previous Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience at a senior level
• Experience of leading and managing staff
• Experienced in the provision of high risk treatments and diabetic assessments
• Working independently as a team member
• Working as part of a team
• Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical governance and NSF’s
• Awareness of Health and Safety

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use negotiating, counselling and motivational skills.
• Proficient in IT skills
• Understanding of the clinical governance agenda
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Confidentiality and record keeping knowledge
• Report writing skills

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel to multiple sites
• Flexible
• Ability to make decisions using reliable evidence

These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.