Specialist Podiatrist

Mcht; Winsford; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training & development

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Free vaccinations

Supportive team

Job summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Band 6 Podiatrist to join our dedicated CCICP Podiatry team. You will triage, assess and treat referred patients, delivering care across community clinics and patients’ homes.

You will support education of junior staff, contribute to service improvement initiatives, maintain clinical records and participate in MDT decisions to ensure safe, person-centered care.Engagement with colleagues and carers to optimise outcomes and

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist
• Ability to prioritise workload between clinical and other duties
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, triage, assess and treat referrals.
• Deliver specialist podiatry services across community clinics and patients' homes.
• Provide person-centred care respecting patients' values, culture and beliefs.
• Support education and development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Apprentices and students on placement.
• Maintain effective relationships with healthcare, social care and partner organisations to support integrated patient care.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through ward rounds and team meetings.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure information governance compliance.

Skills

Prioritise workload

Autonomous working

Education

HCPC registered Podiatrist

Job description

Want to work somewhere you can really make a difference? Somewhere you’re encouraged to have ideas and empowered to create positive change?

Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) deliver NHS Community Services across Cheshire. With a wide range of clinical disciplines, we are a dynamic, future-facing organisation passionate about delivering the highest quality healthcare whilst collaborating with our community partners.

We foster a culture of continuous improvement, built on compassion.

• Over 83% of staff would recommend CCICP as a place to work
• 90% of staff say the people they work with show appreciation to each other
• 88% staff say that patient care/service users are the organisations top priority
• Over 70% of staff believe there are opportunities for them to develop their career
• If a friend or relative needed treatment 81% of staff are happy with the standard of care provided

We are recognised nationally

• With over 24 Queen’s Nurses (and growing) we have one of the highest percentages proportionate to the size of our team
• Nursing Times Award winners in 2023 and finalists in 2024 for a Bladder and Bowl project. Our specialist Stoma service is currently shortlisted for a Nursing Times and British Journal of Nursing awards.
• Two Specialist clinicians have recently had their work recognised by Wounds UK
• Leighton Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre, run by CCICP, was reviewed by Care Quality Commission and awarded the highest score in the North West

Job overview

Specialist/ band 6 Podiatrist required to join our team of dedicated Podiatrists and Podiatry apprentices

This role is for you if you enjoy doing your best for patients and want to be part of developing the CCICP Podiatry workforce of the future

Main duties of the job

To act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients. To undertake work in a minimum of one specialist area to include wound care, nail surgery or biomechanics.

To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.

To support the education and development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Apprentices and external Podiatry students on placement.

Working for our organisation

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area’s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.
As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we’re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website .

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work autonomously and manage a complex caseload

To deliver specialist podiatry services across a range of settings including community clinics and patients' homes.

To provide person-centred care that respects patients' individual values, cultural and religious beliefs.

To use advanced communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment programmes sensitively, considering the needs of patients and carers.

To obtain valid consent for assessment and treatment, applying the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate , and overcoming communication, cognitive and sensory barriers.

To undertake specialist assessment, apply clinical reasoning and develop evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients.

To deliver and evaluate specialist individual for patients with complex needs, reviewing progress and adapting treatment plans to achieve agreed goals.

To provide appropriate verbal and written information to patients, carers and other relevant agencies.

To maintain effective working relationships with healthcare, social care and other partner organisations to support integrated patient care.

To contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through participation in ward rounds, case conferences and team meetings.

To maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.

To support safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with patients, carers and partner agencies.

To ensure the safe and effective use of clinical equipment, including providing training and support to staff, patients and carers as required .

To identify , recommend and facilitate the provision of equipment and adaptations, ensuring compliance with relevant ordering, tracking, stock control and maintenance procedures.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Podiatrist

Skills

• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role

Skills

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team

We offer enviable benefits* which include:

• Recognition: monthly ‘Because You Matter’ awards, with an annual awards celebration. CCICP Star of the Month acknowledgements
• Flexible working, tailored to the service, role and individual
• Training and development opportunities
• Mentoring and coaching
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. Increasing with length of service. Option to buy / sell annual leave.
• Fast track physiotherapy access
• Enhanced maternity / paternity / adoption leave pay
• Sick pay
• Access to free counselling service 24/7
• Carers leave
• Free Flu and Covid Vaccinations
• Discounted complimentary therapies
• Access to hundreds of staff discounts nationally and locally
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards for all NHS service

KEY MESSAGES

• Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process.
• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.
• Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a “right to work” in the UK. Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence, which means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the role meets the UK Government requirements for sponsorship. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the skill level and the minimum salary threshold (usually £38,700 per year for Skilled Worker or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa). You can find more information on the Government website .
• Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the entry point (bottom) of the pay band.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• Please provide a contact email address for referees when you submit your application. We will not request any references until after you have been made a formal job offer.
• You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.
• Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

We are a forces-friendly employers.

Candidates should ensure that all submissions and interactions reflect the candidate’s own skills, experience, and understanding. Any use of AI that compromises the integrity, fairness, or authenticity of the recruitment process may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of offer, or dismissal if this these circumstances come to light post hire.

Candidates that require sponsorship to work in the UK are strongly advised to check the Government website for up-to-date information about whether the role they are applying for (incl. offered salary) is eligible.

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process and we'll be happy to discuss this with you.

We actively promote flexible working so please discuss any requirements you may have with us.

Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application.

• All correspondence will be sent via the email address you have registered as your TRAC account.Selection is based on the Trust's values, and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role.
• Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period.
• You are required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one, and we encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service.
• We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses.

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 Rachael Davenport Job title Podiatry Team Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07787 144818

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
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