Clinical Lead - Podiatry & Biomechanics

• Support for the wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility.
• Facilitation of reflective practice within the MDT.
• Support wider knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility

• Elevate the role of biomechanics and mobility with a focus on the impact

• Undertaking podiatry assessments that will determine key issues relating

• Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment / treatment

• Work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics / MSK podiatry

• Core podiatry will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing

• Support for the wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility.
• Facilitation of reflective practice within the MDT.
• Support wider knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility in individuals living with long-term swelling or wounds, by delivering education under the direction of the Director of Education & Research.
• Elevate the role of biomechanics and mobility with a focus on the impact of management on wound care and lymphoedema at a national level.
• Undertaking podiatry assessments that will determine key issues relating to patient activity levels, mobility safety and biomechanical issues.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment / treatment options in an understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree their care.
• Work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics / MSK podiatry in the management of a broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic / MSK-related conditions, providing high-quality care.
• Core podiatry will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing and implementing individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including but not limited to, wounds of varied aetiology, lymphoedema, lipoedema and diabetes, and other chronic conditions that affect lower limb health.
• Contribute to an MDT strategy of care and self-management plan that considers patient choice.
• Be creative in looking at ways that patients can monitor behaviour change and meet specific goals.
• Maintain clear records using the Accelerate record keeping frameworks.
• Write requisite letters and reports.
• Develop the Podiatry role within Accelerate by:-
• Establishing podiatry specific professional boundaries and being clear about role impact.
• Undertaking data collection which is specific to the role with an attention to agreed outcomes.
• Identification of themes and trends that will contribute to future projects.
• Participation at key Accelerate events, such as away days.
• Facilitate reflection within the Clinical Team and on occasions the Business Support Team.
• Contribute to patient engagement initiatives and projects; this will include the creation of information leaflets.
• Create learning tools that are linked to outcomes.
• Audit and survey patient experience; this will include tracking peoples journeys and capturing key themes.
• Write articles and present at national conferences as part of Accelerates strategy for reaching out into the wider healthcare setting.
• Establish a good working relationship with the wider team ensuring that the team appreciates the confidentiality that must be maintained but passing on essential information that may impact on the delivery of care.
• Ensure that attention is given to accuracy and detail in diagnosing biomechanical conditions and prescribing foot orthoses.

Desirable

• Chronic oedema and leg ulcer management training
• Working towards masters Level study
• Independent prescribing course
• Evidence of post graduate CPD in biomechanics

Essential

• Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of a strong commitment in the provision and development of exceptional lower limb MSK patient care
• Clinical Leadership
• Evidence of a strong commitment in the provision and development of exceptional lower limb MSK patient care
• Able to work independently in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for patients
• Experience of supervising and mentoring other health professionals
• Cognisant with IT networks: competent with electronic systems
• Ability to manage conflict
• Experience in prescribing foot orthoses and assessing footwear needs.

Essential

• Professional behaviour with good customer service skills
• Safe practitioner with attention to detail
• Organised approach to work and ability to prioritise
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English: written and verbal
• Flexibility in approach to work and understands team working
• Willingness to learn and implement new ideas: be creative and have the desire to progress with professional development
• Commitment to facilitating learning in others
• Excellent time management

Essential

• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience one of which has been in a musculoskeletal podiatry role
• Experience in general wound assessment and management
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of clinical governance, audit and risk management
• Knowledge of professional issues in health care
• Experience of Line Management or supervising and mentorship
• Personal management and delivery of of service developments that includes clinical audit, outcome data capture and/or research/service evaluation

Desirable

• Published work in peer reviewed or non-peer reviewed journals and article writing
• Report writing that includes data analysis
• Experience of presenting at national conferences
• Experience of abstract submissions and conference speaking
• Knowledge and understanding of the CQC
• Multidisciplinary working
• Contribution and/or organisation of health promotion initiatives
• Experience or knowledge in using objective gait analysis tools and/or a willingness to learn how to use such tools