An opportunity has arisen for a part time, experienced or newly qualified Podiatrists, to join our innovative and dynamic Podiatry Service in Band 6 development post. The post will be band 5 whilst a development programme is completed, this can be up to 2 years or less, to gain skills, knowledge and experience in order to become a confident and competent Band 6 Podiatrist. Our team provides high quality Podiatry Services to patients within the community across the Dudley Borough.
You will work in a variety of clinical settings within Dudley with the aim of delivering excellent care to high need patients in order to maintain their mobility and independence. You must have good general clinical and diagnostic skills as you will be working on your own initiative as well as part of the team.
The post holders are required to have clear communication and interpersonal skills as well as enthusiasm for contributing to this service.
Our podiatry service has placement rotations for staff within its own specialist teams, MSK and Diabetes / Wound clinics as well as regular sessions on the nail surgery rota. Clinical supervision/reflective practice sessions are regularly available.
Main duties of the job
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
To provide Podiatry treatment to patients across the Health Economy on the basis of clinical and podiatric need.
To use investigative and analytical skills to contribute to diagnosis, and development of individual management and treatment plans. To provide Podiatry services in a variety of primary and secondary care settings.
To participate in the departmental rotations for nail surgery, musculoskeletal clinics, tissue viability and acute services.
To work in liaison with clerical support staff in order to ensure a well-organized patient focused appointment system
To be actively involved in the provision of foot health education advice to patients, relatives and carers.
There may also be a requirement to undertake other similar duties as part of this post in order to provide a quality service. These will be consistent with the level of responsibilities outlined above.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improve health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our team, we positively encourage applications form under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing role and we would welcome applications form people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
We are committed to home life balance through flexile working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person specification
desirable
Desirable criteria
1. RCOP Member
Knowledge & Training
Essential criteria
2. Knowledge of broad range of current podiatric practice
3. Ability to assess & formulate treatment plans
4. Abil to undertake domiciliary visits and commute between clinical sites
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Able to work within a team or lone working
6. Evidence of reflective practice
7. Evidence in CPD
8. Demontrates the ability to effectively communicate both written and orally in a clear and logical manner
9. Willingness to ask for and take advice
10. Team player
11. Confident and friendly with enthusiasm for the Podiatry profession and patient care
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential criteria
12. Good time management
13. Positive attitude to change
Planning & Organisation Skills
Essential criteria
14. Organisation skills
15. Able to manage challenging situations
16. Able to motivate and organise themselves
Essential
Essential criteria
17. HCPC Registered
18. BSc Podiatry Qualified
19. Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
Essential
Essential criteria
20. Local Anaesthesia certificate relevant to Podiatry
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