Specialist Podiatrist

Uhmb; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a motivated podiatrist to join their team in Ulverston. The role involves triaging and diagnosing podiatric conditions, with opportunities for skill development in wound care and patient management. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient-centered care and work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate NHS work experience treating high risk patients.
• Evidence of specialized treatment planning and patient management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for triage, clinical assessment, and diagnosis of patients.
• Provide care to increased/high risk caseload.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of High Risk Patient Care

Education

Degree in Podiatric Medicine

Local Anaesthesia Certificate

HCPC Certificate

Certificate in Radiology

Job description

Main area Podiatry Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week (Service hours are 8.30 - 4.30 Monday to Friday - days to be negotiated) Job ref 331-C16670525

Site Ulverston Health Centre Town Ulverston Salary £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/05/2025 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

A position has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated podiatrist to join our friendly and progressive team.

The clinician will take responsibility for the triage, clinical assessment and diagnosis of the health and well-being needs of patients with podiatric presentations. They will implement, evaluate and modify complex care / interventions which they have developed to meet those needs. This post provides opportunity for developing all aspects of podiatry including wound care, debridement, offloading and arterial assessment skills.

We will consider newly qualified podiatrists in a developmental role (annex 21).

A departmental visit is encouraged prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

Based across Ulverston and South Lakes with some possible outreach into Furness, you will be responsible for the provision of care to the increased/high risk caseload. You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work independently and confidently.

Our primary focus is to deliver quality, patient-centred care which is evidenced based and sustainable for the future in an ever changing NHS landscape. To achieve this, we aim to give you the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, dynamic and varied environment. We have a strong commitment to staff development and service improvement and provide regular clinical supervision and in-service training.

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

Education and qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in qualification in Podiatric Medicine
• Local anaesthesia certificate
• HCPC certificate
• Certificate in Radiology

Experience

• Post-graduate NHS work experience, including experience treating high risk patients
• Teaching/training of colleagues/students/health care professionals/patients/public
• Accurate assessment, testing and diagnosis of complex foot pathologies within the specialist eligibility criteria of the service and field of practice
• Evidence of specialised treatment planning/patient management, based on the above
• Demonstration of evidence based practice and awareness of latest clinical developments/research
• Effective communication and partnership working with patients/the general public, especially in respect of foot health education
• Working in a multidisciplinary team and liaison with other health care professionals

Skills, ability and knowledge

• Knowledge of high risk patient care (assessment, diagnosis and treatment/management) e.g. diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, wound care and biomechanics. Gained through postgraduate study, CPD, experience and/or rotation packages
• Be able to manage and treat high risk patients who require a level of assessment that is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant to practical experience
• Knowledge of ulcer and wound dressings, off-loading and Doppler ultrasound interpretation
• Understanding of medical conditions and patho-physiology, knowledge of pharmacology and biochemistry interpretation
• Knowledge of medical, radiological and surgical interventions
• Knowledge of current national and local strategies, clinical guidelines and legislation relating to the delivery of podiatry and advanced podiatry practice

Personal Qualities

• Must be able to travel to meet the needs of the service
• Flexibility and commitment to the job
• Good interpersonal skills - effective listening/speaking skills appropriate to the needs of the recipient; communicating complex information
• Approachable - demonstrating a friendly and open manner that facilitates communication
• Enthusiastic positive attitude - flexible approach to changing requirements to meet service needs

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview.

We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert

If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

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 Graham Holt Job title Podiatry Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01539 715 225 Additional information

Informal visits to the department are encouraged