Specialist Podiatrist MSK Biomechanics
Job Description
Job summary
In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community, and will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in the diverse community of Brent.
You will provide day-to-day specialist clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team, to a diverse group of patients. You will work to embed biomechanics within the service across our caseloads and carry some operational management duties supporting the Clinical Team Lead.
Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.
Main duties of the job
You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established Clinical Service Unit that has good relationships with the local CCG, PCNs, Local authority and Local acute Trust.
If this is an environment you could contribute to, help shape and excel in, and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will act as a clinical specialist for podiatric biomechanics in their local team. You will lead on and educate your colleges and junior staff regarding biomechanical and the musculoskeletal (MSK) interventions, theories and Podiatry treatment plans being the main contact for this area within your team.
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Evidence of continual professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area of podiatry
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
- Experience of working in an NHS environment
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
Desirable
- Experience of managing a team
- Experience of rota and diary management
- Experience of staff recruitment
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture
- Knowledge of CoP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
- Knowledge of audit and risk assessment
- Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload
Desirable
- Knowledge of current government health policy
- Data analysis skills i.e. reviewing reports
Other
Essential
- Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport.
- Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements
- Ability to multi-task and concentration in order to apply continued diagnostic and analytical skills throughout the working day
- Ability to cope with patients anxieties and employ tactical techniques in order to help support patients and allay anxieties
- Adaptable to a variety of working environments and the ability to cope with sometimes distressing settings and work tasks including wound care , neglected feet and exposure to malodour, body fluids including blood and wound exudate
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Hillside Primay Care Centre
London
NW10 8RY
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