Specialist Podiatrist

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our Podiatry Service. The role focuses on assessing, treating and managing complex foot problems in high-risk patients, with opportunities to educate and develop clinical leadership.

You will work across clinic and domiciliary settings, collaborate with advanced clinicians, district nursing teams and other professionals, and you must hold HCPC registration to practice.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required to practice as a podiatrist.
• Band 6 level experience in podiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment.
• Work across clinics and domiciliary settings in North Staffordshire.
• Collaborate with district nursing teams and other professionals to improve patient outcomes.

Skills

Podiatry

Clinical assessment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

Are you a passionate and driven Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist seeking a rewarding opportunity? Then we want YOU to join our award-winning Podiatry Service at Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust based in Stoke on Trent.

Why Us?

We have successfully developed and implemented our Gold Standard Podiatry Service that prioritises patient care, boasts exceptional outcomes, and has received exceptional feedback from both patients and peers.

As a valued and passionate member of our team you will specialise in assessing, treating, and managing complex foot problems in high-risk patients. You will be at the forefront of health education and will contribute to our commitment to excellence.

You will be able to make a real impact within our service by collaborating with our advanced clinicians as well as district nursing teams, tissue viability nurses and local integrated teams. Utilising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills you will drive initiatives to improve and enhance outcomes for patients.

The role requires you to hold a Health Care Professions Council registration and to be able to work across a variety of locations in the North Staffordshire district including clinic and domiciliary settings.

It’s an exciting time to join our team so if you feel you have the right skills and experience we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

Assess service users and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers.

To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service user’s personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention.

Working with service users to develop outcome focused treatment / support.

Work in a variety of clinical settings including both domiciliary and clinic.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the organisation and external organisations.