PCN Podiatrist

• Act as a first contact clinician for patients with foot and ankle conditions, seeing patients without prior GP assessment.
• utilise and provide guidance to patients on equipment such as surgical instruments, dressings, treatment tables and orthotics
• prescribe, produce, and fit orthotics and other aids and appliances
• provide specialist treatment and support for high-risk patient groups such as older people and those with increased risk of amputation
• develop, implement and evaluate a seamless podiatry support service across the PCN, working with community and secondary care where appropriate, and aimed at continuously improving standards of patient care and wider multi-disciplinary team working Undertake comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal and podiatric conditions.
• deliver foot health education to patients, e.g. implement all aspects of effective clinical governance for their own practice, including undertaking regular audit and evaluation, supervision, and training
• Provide evidence-based treatment plans, self-management advice, and onward referral where clinically appropriate.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical records on the practice clinical system.

• Work across four GP practices within Blackpool South PCN in line with service need.
• Support GP practices by reducing podiatry-related workload and improving patient flow.
• Contribute to the development of PCN podiatry pathways and referral processes.
• Support the PCN in meeting DES and access objectives.
• Work closely with GPs, practice nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, and other PCN roles.
• Participate in MDT discussions and case reviews as appropriate. - Practice in line with HCPC standards, professional guidance, and local policies.
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, CPD, and revalidation.
• Contribute to audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, and information governance requirements.

Essential

• BSc OR Pre Reg MSc in podiatry under a training programme approved by the college of podiatry
• HCPC registered Podiatrist.
• Experience of autonomous clinical decision-making.
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience working in or alongside primary care services.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred consultation skills.
• IT literate with experience of clinical systems or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple practice sites.

Desirable

• Experience working within a PCN or GP practice.
• Independent prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of service development or pathway redesign.
• Knowledge of ARRS roles and primary care DES requirements.