Podiatrist (Advanced Practitioner - Band 7)

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive and

professional biomechanical service for referred personnel. This will include

undertaking highly skilled and specialist lower limb biomechanical assessment

and treatment, together with the provision of both off-the-shelf and

custom-made orthotics from MD approved sources.

To provide a high standard outpatient and

inpatient podiatry service, for military personnel.

To plan and implement the development of the

podiatry service as required, to meet demand.

To provide specialist podiatry advice/support

to colleagues.

To formulate, develop and deliver a highly

specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based

practice; podiatry-based assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning, in

liaison with the Multidisciplinary team.

To perform specialised podiatry assessment and

treatment including the use of specialised computerised gait analysis equipment

and provision of MOD approved orthotic appliances in the development of the

management plan to patients referred to the Regional Podiatry Service (RPS) at

Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) or Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

(DMRC) podiatry.

To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an

accurate clinical diagnosis, using specialist equipment where appropriately.

To liaise with other medical and health care

professionals, including physiotherapists and RPS podiatrists within MOD.

To ensure the provision of a comprehensive and

professional biomechanical service for referred personnel. This will include

undertaking highly skilled and specialist lower limb biomechanical assessment

and treatment, together with the provision of both off-the-shelf and

custom-made orthotics from MD approved sources.

To provide a high standard outpatient and

inpatient podiatry service, for military personnel.

To plan and implement the development of the

podiatry service as required, to meet demand.

To provide specialist podiatry advice/support

to colleagues.

To formulate, develop and deliver a highly

specialised individualised treatment programme based upon evidence-based

practice; podiatry-based assessment and appropriate clinical reasoning, in

liaison with the Multidisciplinary team.

To perform specialised podiatry assessment and

treatment including the use of specialised computerised gait analysis equipment

and provision of MOD approved orthotic appliances in the development of the

management plan to patients referred to the Regional Podiatry Service (RPS) at

Regional Rehabilitation Units (RRUs) or Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre

(DMRC) podiatry.

To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an

accurate clinical diagnosis, using specialist equipment where appropriately.

To liaise with other medical and health care

professionals, including physiotherapists and RPS podiatrists within MOD.

To participate in the development and

implementation of local and strategic RPS policy and protocols to enhance the

clinical development and efficacy of clinics and special interest groups.

To communicate with other rehabilitation and

Unit personnel and with external medical personnel from other

agencies/units. This will include

receiving and providing complex/sensitive information.

To provide specialised podiatry advice on

patient care to health professional colleagues within the multi-disciplinary

team (MDT); this may involve challenging or requesting changes to treatment

programmes/care plans set by others within the MDT.

To work as a specialist podiatrist in

Multidisciplinary Injury Assessment Clinics (MIAC) as required.

To lead on implementing appropriate research

and developing evidence-based practice.

To attend, participate in and contribute to

in-service departmental programmes, and take the lead in forums where subject

matter expert advice regarding biomechanical expertise is required.

To manage and prioritise own clinical caseload

efficiently and effectively.

To ensure that high standards of recording,

filing and storage of patient and statistical information are achieved and

maintained in accordance with local policy and professional standard.

To ensure the safety of both patients and

therapists and manage clinical risk within the work area in line with policies

and guidelines, maintaining a high standard of confidentiality at all times.

To take responsibility for the ordering and

maintenance of all equipment necessary to run the biomechanical service. To

include oversight on correct orthotic payment mechanisms and the creation of

business cases to support the biomechanical service where required.

To monitor and evaluate the quality of

orthotics used within the service, both off-the-shelf and custom made.

And Our Benefits

Military Medical Personnel (MMP) is a

specialist recruitment consultancy dedicated exclusively to providing locum

civilian medical, dental and healthcare professionals to the Ministry of

Defence.

Military Medical Personnel offer an

attractive package for candidates which may include the following:

Attractive rates

of pay with weekly payments and choice of payment model

A generous Refer

a Friend bonus scheme

Flexibility of

long- and short-term assignments to suit your availability

Free uniforms

provided (if required)

(Disclosure Scotland) or an Access Northern Ireland certificate is required for

this role.

Free mandatory

training

Weekly payments

Assigned an

experienced consultant who will support you throughout your application and

will continue to look after you during your assignment

All job placements are subject to the receipt

of satisfactory compliance requirements.

We reserve the right to

remove this requirement once a suitable candidate has been selected.

Please note that MMP is unable to sponsor work

visas. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, such as a

valid visa with no restrictions on hours.

Due

to the volume of applications received, only candidates who meet the essential

criteria will be contacted regarding their application.

Qualifications