Specialist Podiatrist

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

East Cheshire NHS Trust in Macclesfield is recruiting a Specialist Podiatrist to develop and lead a new hospital podiatry service within the Tissue Viability framework. You will work across inpatient settings, providing clinical leadership, triage assessments and specialist care for hospital patients whilst supporting service development and integration with community podiatry.

The role requires HCPC registration, CPD evidence, and a positive attitude to professional development; UK visa

Qualifikationen

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in complex wound care.
• Attendance at degree level post-graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level.

Aufgaben

• To act as a Podiatrist Clinical Specialist in the hospital setting.
• To undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients.
• To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of an inpatient service and identified service development initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery.

Kenntnisse

Lead junior colleagues

Advanced communication

Prioritise workload

Autonomy

Work under pressure

Ausbildung

HCPC registration

Post-graduate wound care experience

Post-graduate courses relevant to specialist area

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking to recruit a Specialist Podiatrist run a Podiatry Service within the hospital sites on a fixed term basis.

The East Cheshire Podiatry Service is currently a community service and we are looking to extend the service into the hospital site. The successful candidate will sit within the East Cheshire NHS Trust Tissue Viability Service based at the hospital and have links and professional leadership from the the commmunity podiatry team.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the development a new podiatry service within the Macclesfield District General Hospital and Aston ward.

The successful candidate will need to be a team player with excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills. They will also require a positive attitude to personal and professional development.

You must hold a BSc (Hons) in Podiatry or a Diploma in Podiatric Medicine, together with a Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence of Continued Professional Development is also essential.

NHS Podiatry experience is essential.

Main duties of the job

To act as a Podiatrist Clinical Specialist in the hospital setting,

To undertake triage assessment and treatment of referred hospital patients.

To act as the lead clinician within specialist area, supporting the operational delivery of an inpatient service and identified service development initiatives, ensuring consistent service delivery.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their 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.

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.

Job responsibilities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
• Relevant Post graduate experience in complex wound care
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Experience

• Post registration knowledge in wound care evidenced by CPD
• Knowledge of NHS guidelines & recommendations in wound care
• Awareness of the national and local priorities in wound care
• Knowledge of the trust values & objectives

Skills

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative

Experience

• Post registration experience which is relevant to specialist area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research.

Specific Job Requirements

• Car driver/ability to demonstrate travel between sites

Other requirements

• Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Further Details

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

£39,959 to £48,117 a yearpro rata (subject to job matching)