Highly Specialised Podiatrist MSK

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Podiatrist with Biomechanics/MSK focus to join the DCHS Podiatry Team in Derby and South Derbyshire.

The post offers progression from Band 6 to Band 7, with responsibility for complex Biomechanics/MSK caseloads, specialist podiatry advice, advanced casting and orthotics, and collaborative clinical governance within community care settings.

Qualifications

• Registered podiatrist with Biomechanics/MSK experience.
• Band 6 level with readiness to progress to Band 7.
• Experience in community podiatry and complex biomechanical caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, deliver and evaluate biomechanical interventions (e.g., strengthening programs, strapping, neurological assessment, advanced casting, orthotics).
• Prescribe, fabricate chairside, issue and evaluate orthotic devices; consider steroid injections where appropriate.
• Liaise with Podiatric Surgery and Wound Clinic; follow evidence-based guidelines; contribute to education and training within the team.

Skills

Biomechanics

MSK

Podiatry

Clinical assessment

Education

Podiatry registration (HCPC)

Job description

DCHS Podiatry Team are looking to welcome a Highly Specialist Podiatrist with an interest in Biomechanics/MSK in Derby and South Derbyshire.

We are looking for a Talented individual to take on this dynamic role and welcome applications from Podiatrists with experience working at Band 6 level who can demonstrate readiness to progress into a Band 7 role.

The perfect match for our team will work as a Biomechanics/MSK clinical specialist in the Derby and South Derbyshire locality of DCHS Podiatry.

You will be responsible for the treatment and management of complex and specialised Biomechanical/MSK caseloads and provide specialist podiatry advice to the Community Podiatry Team, including Biomechanical input into acute and preventative wound care.

You will be part of a highly motivated team, providing a high standard of clinical care in highly specialised areas and having at least three years registration.

As part of the Podiatry Team and Wider Trust, you will contribute to the development of and adhere to the Podiatry Department and Trusts' policies, strategies and objectives.

To act as a Biomechanical/MSK clinical foot specialist for the Community Podiatry Team in Derby and South Derbyshire.

To be responsible for the podiatric assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of biomechanical interventions, which may involve:

• Strengthening and stretching exercise programs.


• Strapping techniques.


• Neurological assessment.


• Advanced casting techniques


• Prescription, chairside manufacture, issue and evaluation of a wide range of orthotic devices.


• Steroid Injections.


• Liaison with DCHS Podiatric Surgery and Interdisciplinary Wound Clinic.

To follow uni and multi professional guidelines on evidence-based practice in the care of patients with biomechanical pathologies and in the care of patients with diabetes and other medical conditions which may impact on foot health.

To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education and advice to patients, relatives and carers and to participate in foot health training where appropriate.

To participate in the observational placement of Student Podiatrists and other Health Professionals.

To follow Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional guidelines. To be responsible for the maintenance of high standards of clinical hygiene, stock and equipment control within the premises used for work.

What can DCHS Podiatry offer you?

• The opportunity to work in varied settings across the beautiful county of Derbyshire, including Hospitals, Health Centres and patient's homes. Our current Vacancy is based in the Derby City and South Dales locality of the trust


• The opportunity to provide a quality, good value service to a wide variety of patient types and develop working relationships with other services, trusts and our Podiatric Surgery team.


• Supportive Mentorship. An annual appraisal and personal development plan. DCHS pledges to engage, involve and support staff to reach their full potential.


• CPD arranged by the Podiatry Service in addition to the essential learning required by the trust.


• To become part of our fantastic Team. To have involvement in team meetings and the opportunity to make valuable contributions to the team meetings, staff forums and via Staff Surveys and Pulse Checks.