Podiatry Msk/orthotics - London, United Kingdom - Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics/MSK in the management of a broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic/musculoskeletal related conditions providing a high quality care.

This will include patients with a variety of podiatric problems and medical conditions those with high risk feet and lower limb morbidity such as in diabetes, neuropathy and arteriopathies.

Prescribe and modify a range of foot orthotics.

As required to provide of high-quality podiatry treatment throughout Trust sites.

To work in accordance with the Health Council and CNWL Trust policies.
To undertake clinical assessment and diagnosis of biomechanical/musculoskeletal cases.
To assess podiatry patient on 'needs based' following departmental guidelines and ensuring timely care of patient.
To use clinical reasoning and decision making skills to provide in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
To be able to carry out full range of podiatry clinical skills such as assessment, diagnoses, understand Xray's & MRI's and treatment of a range of podiatric conditions including nail surgery.
Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatments/ treatment options in an understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree their treat plans.
Provide day to day leadership to clinical staff to ensure their personal development including appraisals Clinical supervision, their line management and the delivery of services by the team.
Staff and student/apprentice training.
Work to local and CNWL trust IT systems including note writing
Attend meeting as required.

Do you want to join a progressive department and expand your podiatric skills in a Community setting including leadership ?

We have this opportunity for you in Camden as part of CNWL NHS Trust.

To provide and maintain a comprehensive MSK/Orthotic Podiatry Service.
To work in a collaborative manner with the Service Manager and Clinical Lead to manage the day to day running of the service.
To work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead to ensure the clinical education of the podiatrists.
To contribute to the management of physical resources including budget, and staff within sphere of responsibility, in line with contractual and professional standards.
To undertake a leadership role, in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service on a daytoday basis.
To undertake advanced biomechanical assessment, orthotic provision and advice for patients with a range of MSK/biomechanical conditions.
To ensure that clinical staff access mandatory training and CPD.
To provide clinical and professional supervision for clinical staff.
To educate, train, liaise with and provide specialist advice to other agencies such as GP's, Community Nurses, and any other disciplines who are involved in patient care.
Undertake evidencebased audit, in order to make recommendations for changes in own and team's clinical practice.
Make recommendations to Service Manager and Clinical Lead in relation to change of service or service delivery that falls in line with government standards of care and service provision.
Will participate with the Clinical Lead in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols