Podiatrist

Your

Duties will include

Assessing, diagnosing and managing patients

with a wide range of foot health conditions under the guidance of senior

clinicians.

Providing podiatric care to patients with

diabetes, PAD, musculoskeletal conditions, wounds and other complex health

needs.

Participating in community clinics, home

visits, hospital outpatient clinics and inpatient services.

You will perform nail surgery as part of a

rota .

You will join the team in telephone triage

for new and existing patients, to prioritise care for those most at risk.

You will participate in peer review,

reflective practice and audit, and actively participate in clinical supervision

.

Maintaining accurate clinical records and

contributing to service audits, quality improvement initiatives.

You will be required to assess diagnose and treat patients with

predominantly high-risk feet according to best evidence-based practice. This

will include full screening for patients with, for example, diabetes mellitus

where necessary using specialist equipment.

Report and/or liaise with the Senior Podiatrist and Team Lead, or

other appropriate person, in relation to any perceived risk, either in regard

to clinical or non-clinical related issues.

Supervise and provide a point of reference for Podiatry Assistants

and participate in the Preceptorship programme.

Attend

any relevant and/or appropriate meetings in liaison/discussion with the Team

Leader

Provide support for colleagues and supervision for podiatry assistants.

Maintain confidentiality at all times.

Be able to gain patient consent and inform and agree treatment

outcomes. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity

of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these

needs.

Identify

through assessment patients who do not reach podiatry access criterion and to

be able to diplomatically discharge such patients in circumstances where there

may be confrontational barriers to such a process.

For full details of the duties and criteria

for the role please refer to the job description and person specification

attached.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,

we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals

and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health

and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of

all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over

100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible

working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,

and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value

diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,

and ethnicities.

What we offer;

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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to

33 days with long service

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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work

unsocial hours

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Flexible and agile working opportunities

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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

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Wide range of supportive staff networks

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Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our

website.

We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.

Sharing

your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to

pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from

you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained

interest in working for the Trust.

Additional Criteria

Skills & Abilities

Qualifications

Experience

Knowledge