MSK Foot and Ankle Senior Podiatrist

Sirona care & health; Portishead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time role within the MSK foot and ankle team. This innovative organization is dedicated to providing exceptional care in the community, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. As a dynamic clinician, you'll work autonomously, delivering evidence-based treatments and collaborating with various healthcare services. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role promises a rewarding career path while making a real difference in the community. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters your development.

Benefits

NHS benefits

27+ days annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence-based MSK foot & ankle treatments.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment and clinical diagnosis for MSK podiatric problems.
• Support junior staff and develop new skills to an advanced level.

Skills

MSK foot and ankle treatments

Orthotic prescription

Pressure relief for high risk foot

Recognition of red flags

Evidence-based management of diabetic foot

Training delivery to healthcare providers

Education

Diploma/degree in Podiatric medicine

Certificate in Local anaesthesia

Post graduate specialist podiatric training

Job description

Please note that if you apply for a position with Sirona care & health, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac Account and email accounts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a new full time role, working for Sirona Care & Health in the MSK foot and ankle team.
This role will be fully supported and integrated into the MSK foot & ankle team. Working closely with other services eg Podiatry, MSK interface and physiotherapy.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking, and dynamic clinician with experience in evidence based MSK foot & ankle treatments.
They will need to be an autonomous practitioner, capable of providing MSK treatments such as advice, rehab, orthotic prescription and manufacture, pressure relief for the high risk foot.
Recognition of red flags is essential, and a knowledge of the local pathways is desirable but not essential.

We are an innovative team providing treatment to the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire area.
There are clinic locations throughout these areas and there will be an expectation for movement within this area for clinics and meetings.

This role is eligible for our relocation package.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner within the MSK Foot and Ankle Service to provide comprehensive assessment, clinical diagnosis, design, and delivery of evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex MSK podiatric problems. This includes the responsibility to seek advice as necessary from the MSK Foot and Ankle team and Interface service.

To effectively manage own caseload.

To consolidate and develop skills, previously learnt as an undergraduate and newly qualified podiatrist, and to develop new skills to an advanced level.

To be responsible for supporting junior staff/ students/apprentices within MSK Foot and Ankle service and support colleagues within the high-risk podiatry service in regard to management of MSK foot and ankle conditions.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK

If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Diploma/degree in Podiatric medicine
• Certificate in Local anaesthesia
• Post graduate specialist podiatric training or experience
• Evidence of CPD related to MSK Podiatry

Skills and knowledge

• Specialist knowledge of the management of MSK foot and ankle conditions including indication and considerations for conservative management
• Highly developed skills in the manufacture of orthoses
• Specialist knowledge and understanding of the high risk foot
• Demonstartion of knowledge of current evidence based management of the diabetic foot in regard to offloading
• Evidence of post graduate experience in MSK Podiatry
• Experience of delivering training to other health care providers and service users
• Experience of working within the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Samantha Draper Job title Lead for Podiatry and MSK Foot and Ankle Service Email address [e-mail]