Job overview
We are pleased to create a post for a committed self-motivated podiatrist to join our team who has excellent wound care skills or wishes to continue to develop their wound care experience.
You must have knowledge and skills in treating patients with complex wounds and will be required to develop your clinical skills, as well as supporting others to develop theirs. This would be via placements or study days to maintain and advance the staffs wound care knowledge.
Buckinghamshire Podiatry are developing a Musculoskeletal High-Risk foot clinic to improve foot off-loading using our RS Scanner led by our MSK High Risk Lead, this will support the High-Risk podiatry patient care management.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to the service provided by this Integrated Trust. Our team meets monthly for staff meetings and weekly for clinical supervision and you would be required to take an active part in these sessions.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder will provide professional and clinical leadership on the strategic development, planning and operational delivery of the podiatry wound care services primary and secondary settings in Buckinghamshire.
2. The post holder will act as a source of expertise with wound care knowledge and skills in the holistic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex wound care conditions.
3. The post holder will deliver evidence-based podiatry interventions and advice that will reduce the need for acute interventions and thereby contribute to the maintenance of patient mobility and independence.
4. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Service, other Podiatry Leads and other HCP’s to ensure the provision of a high quality and equitable service across the County.
5. The post holder will work closely with the Podiatry Leads to develop treatment planning, off-loading and risk prevention in the care of “high-risk” and wound care patients.
6. To work as an effective member of the Podiatry Service, adhering to Service, Trust and HCPC policies, strategies and objectives.
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
7. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
8. We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
9. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
10. We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
11. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
12. Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
13. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
14. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
15. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Person specification
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
16. Up-to-date knowledge of defined service area including current issues in the wound care
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
17. BSc (Hons) with Local Anaesthesia Certificate
18. Diploma level Specialist training or equivalent
19. Experience of Leadership/Management
20. Evidence of CPD and post graduate training
21. Member of the Royal College of Podiatrists
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential criteria
22. Candidates must hold a current driving licence and be able to drive as they will be expected to move between locations across the County
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
23. Significant post graduate experience and competence of treating a wide range of patients including complex wound care
24. Experience of ESP including x-ray interpretation, MRI
25. Experience of triaging and onward referral
26. IT skills to aid computer entry requirements and e-mail communication
27. Experience of staff management and team development
PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
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