- To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to patients with a variety of medical and podiatric problems.
- To deliver specific foot care education and advice to patients, relatives and carers.
- To carry out nail surgery procedures.
- To carry out baseline biomechanical assessments.
- To carry out annual Diabetes assessments in all clinics. This will involve: Use of electronic foot assessment formDetailed foot assessment using appropriate diagnostic equipmentIdentification of risk factors, categorising patients into specific risk bands following assessment findings.Referral to other services if required e.g. further vascular assessment, District Nursing, GP.Provision of specific foot care advice in order to prevent deterioration / maintain / improve foot health.
- To refer on to other health care professionals when appropriate through agreed pathways, e.g. referrals to podiatry assistant, biomechanics service.
- To have the capability to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation including the drawing up and administration of adrenalin for anaphylactic shock, if required.
- To manufacture and fit chair side appliances e.g. insoles and silicone devices.
- To follow departmental and Trust policies. To assist in the development and implementation of procedures and guidelines. To follow clinical guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries where appropriate.
- To be responsible for the maintenance, rotation and ordering of clinical stock.
- To carry out clerical duties when necessary.
- To carry out other duties as required in line with role banding
- Using the spoken and written word and being sensitive to those who are vulnerable or do not have English as their first language.
- Assisting in the establishment of communication systems with all staff, patients and relatives to promote understanding and good will.
- Maintaining accurate, timely and legible records.
- Communicate in a manner that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining consistency within standards of patient care.
- Knowledge of medical terminology systems.
- To liaise effectively with colleagues, other Health Care Professionals and patients, in order to optimise patient care and promote the reputation of the department. This may involve: requesting, receiving and sharing diagnostic tests and results, clinical reports/letters, clinical arrangements, onward referral and professional advice.
- To maintain accurate treatment records (paper and/or electronic) of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session.
- Provide statistical information as required, e.g. Contact figures/DNA rates.
- To attend and actively contribute to departmental meetings.
- To ensure that all information relating to clients and staff gained through employment is kept confidential.
- To maintain Registration with Health Professional Council (HCPC)
- To work with the HCPC Code of Conduct, Trust policies and procedures, and adhere to the Patient's Charter.
- Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to develop new skills and maintain and update existing skills.
- To participate in Individual Performance Reviews with the Podiatry Team Lead.
- To be responsible for monitoring stock and the security of that stock. Maintenance of clinical equipment and the reporting of any faults to the appropriate department.
- Promote effective utilisation of resources
- To be actively involved in the recruitment and selection of lower grade staff when necessary.
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and fulfil appropriate KSF dimensions as identified.
- To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures.
- To maintain own professional development by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments, and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
- Ensure compliance with the Mandatory Training Policy in accordance with Trust Policy.
- Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 – the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- To influence and prioritise the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice in self and others.
- To encourage others to see advice and solutions to problems.
- To provide and ensure understanding of appropriate health education and clinical information to patients and carers.
- This role will involve working across a Monday to Friday with some evening shifts.
- Diploma / Degree in Podiatric Medicine or due to qualify
- Registration with Health Professions Council
- Local Analgesia Administration Certificate (or integrated into degree course)
- Experienced in reflective practice
- NHS experience
- Possess good verbal and written communication skills,
- Ability to perform CPR
- Candidates should have a high degree of manual dexterity to perform intricate clinical work
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Be able to produce detailed, accurate records which are legible; implement and evaluate treatment plans.
- Sound practical and theoretical knowledge of podiatric management
- Be able to demonstrate diplomacy in difficult situations e.g. dealing with patient complaints
- Should be able to work independently, but also as part of a team when required.
- Candidates should be flexible as changes in timetables can be made at short notice.
- Ability to travel between sites within a time-frame deemed reasonable by the Trust
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
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Podiatrist - Wigan, United Kingdom - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
The post holder will be required to provide Podiatric care in patients' homes, community clinics and nursing homes. This is a permanent full time post (37.5 hours) working across Monday to Friday with some evenings. Podiatry bases are at Boston House and Leigh Health Centre.
You will be encouraged to attend training relevant to your role .
An Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred list check will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
The postholder must be able to travel across Trust independently. NHS/UK healthcare experience is essential (voluntary/employment/placement).
We will accept student applications - appointment to the post would be subject to the successful completion of a degree or higher degree in Podiatry by summer 2024.
Previous applicants will not be considered.
Main duties of the job
Our podiatry caseload focuses on those who are medically at risk so consequently our patients tend to be complex with a variety of needs.
We require a podiatrist who has excellent communication and assessment skills with NHS experience (via employment, placement or volunteering).
Based in the Community division but you will need to be able to travel across Ashton, Wigan and Leigh.
Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Working for our organisation
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information available by contacting covid- where you can also ask about how to access vaccinations.
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