Join us to be part of the enthusiastic team changing the future for podiatry in Stockport.
You will be providing an efficient, effective, and consistently high-quality podiatry service for Stockport Foundation Trust.
Implementing individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems, and wound management. The post holder will also plan and manage their own caseload, at first with help, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.
New graduates will participate in supervision and mentoring for the first 6-12 months.
Main duties of the job
To provide an efficient, effective and consistently high quality podiatry service to clients registered to the Stockport Foundation Trust.
To implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including acute or chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management. The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their own caseload, at first with help, which will include providing specialist care for patients with diabetes, rheumatological and biomechanical problems.
New graduates will be offered supervision and mentoring for the first 6-12 months.
Job responsibilities
Communications
* Work effectively as a member of a multi-professional team and liaise with other professionals and agencies to provide quality care across all care boundaries – social services, hospital, care homes.
* Communicate effectively with patients and carers to obtain clear diagnostic information where there may be difficulties due to hearing loss, anxiety or a language barrier. This is particularly important in assessing capacity to gain valid informed consent.
* Deliver appropriate foot care advice to patients and their carers.
* Promote equality, diversity and rights.
* Actively promote a healthy lifestyle to patients, persuading and encouraging them to eat healthily, take up exercise and stop smoking.
* Maintain accurate contemporaneous treatment records of patients care.
* Attend and actively contribute to department and multi-disciplinary meetings.
DBS requirements: Enhanced DBS check costing £54.50 will be deducted from your first salary; the DBS update service subscription fee of £16 will be required.
Person Specification
Qualification
* B.Sc(Hons) Podiatry or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine (if qualification obtained prior to 1993)
* HCPC Registration
* Member of Professional Body
Experience
* Work with the public in another sphere
* NHS experience
Skills
* Written and verbal communication skills – negotiation and the ability to influence and persuade where appropriate.
* Motivated and proactive.
* Ability to manage sensitive and complex situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism.
* Well-developed problem-solving skills.
* Flexible and resilient.
* Commitment to continuous professional and personal development.
* Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise workload effectively.
Knowledge
* Professional knowledge developed through formal university degree training.
* Current knowledge and competence in Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR and administration of adrenaline in line with local policy.
EEO & Diversity Statement
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
Benefits
* Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics, and more, to make your salary go further.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning, and tips on managing debt.
* Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice.
£31,049 to £37,796 per year pro rata.
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