Specialist PodiatristNHS

Job summary

Specialist/ band 6 Podiatrist required to join our team of dedicated Podiatrists and Podiatry apprentices

This role is for you if you enjoy doing your best for patients and want to be part of developing the CCICP Podiatry workforce of the future

Main duties of the job

To act as a Clinical Specialist in the Podiatry Service, to undertake triage, assessment and treatment of referred patients. To undertake work in a minimum of one specialist area to include wound care, nail surgery or biomechanics.

To support the Team Managers and Advanced Clinical Specialists in the day to day running of the clinics and to assist in service improvement initiatives in area of work.

To support the education and development of Podiatrists, Podiatry Apprenticesand external Podiatry students on placement.

Job description

To work autonomously and manage a complex caseload

To deliver specialist podiatry services across a range of settings including community clinics and patients' homes.

To provide person-centred care that respects patients' individual values, cultural and religious beliefs.

To use advanced communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment programmes sensitively, considering the needs of patients and carers.

To obtain valid consent for assessment and treatment, applying the Mental Capacity Act where appropriate, and overcoming communication, cognitive and sensory barriers.

To undertake specialist assessment, apply clinical reasoning and develop evidence-based treatment plans in partnership with patients.

To deliver and evaluate specialist individualforpatients with complex needs, reviewing progress and adapting treatment plans to achieve agreed goals.

To provide appropriate verbal and written information to patients, carers and other relevant agencies.

To maintain effective working relationships with healthcare, social care and other partner organisations to support integrated patient care.

To contribute to multidisciplinary decision-making through participation in ward rounds, case conferences and team meetings.

To maintain accurate clinical records, reports and activity data in accordance with professional standards, Trust policies and information governance requirements.

To support safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with patients, carers and partner agencies.

To ensure the safe and effective use of clinical equipment, including providing training and support to staff, patients and carers as required.

To identify, recommend and facilitate the provision of equipment and adaptations, ensuring compliance with relevant ordering, tracking, stock control and maintenance procedures.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.