Crynodeb o'r swydd
Teitl cyflogwr
Podiatrist
Band 5
Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism and community based services for the populations we serve.
As an integrated mental health, learning disability and community Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including:
•   Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, forensic services including low and medium secure care.
•   Specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
•   Community physical health and well-being services for children and adults.
The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,000 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health and general nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers.
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust supports flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, and flexi-time.
For more information visit our website via .
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The post holder will work as part of a highly motivated podiatry team, providing high quality treatments for patients referred into the service for assessment and intervention. The post lends itself to experienced and newly qualified Podiatrists. All staff will work towards completing a competency framework and newly qualified graduates will also be inducted onto the preceptorship programme. Â
You will be expected to take responsibility for the assessment and treatment of a caseload of patients, which includes some complex cases, as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate supervision, evidencing high-level problem solving and reasoning skills and independence of judgment.
Post holders will be responsible for the delivery evaluation and discharge of patients , routine podiatry, wound care ,nail surgery and some biomechanical work for patients’ in their own  homes or in various community locations. Provide direct support and development of podiatrists and assistants via knowledge sharing and supervision to ensure competency within the podiatry workforce.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The post holder will be expected to promote health and reduce inequalities for individuals, families and communities, optimise opportunities for health promotion and health education to enable patients to maximise their potential in terms of health and social well-being. Â Using motivational interviewing and negotiation skills where appropriate and to make referrals as appropriate into the behaviour change support services e.g. Stop Smoking and Weight Management Programmes.
To work as an autonomous podiatrist, providing a high standard of evidenced based assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and carers.
For newly qualified graduates a structural mentorship and preceptorship programme will be implemented and reviewed as part of the ongoing Personal Development Review process
- To support the leadership within the team, to ensure high standards of patient care are maintained
- To actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence and compassion within a clinical team in accordance with the Trust values and code of conduct.
- To support implementation on work aimed at service improvement.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Degree or equivalent in Podiatric Medicine
- Current professional registration with HCPC as Podiatrist and be responsible for maintaining own registration
- Certificate in Local analgesic / and or POM as recommended by HCPC
Meini prawf dymunol
- Accredited field work educator or willingness to undertake dependant of post grad work experience
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of clinical governance framework and implications for practice.
- Understanding of current NICE guidelines where applicable to practice.
- Knowledge and appreciation of lone working risks – policy and procedure.
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Treatment of a broad range of podiatric conditions including:- -non complex nail surgery -biomechanics -low level wound care
- Demonstrable evidence of improving and developing practice
- Multi-disciplinary/multi-agency collaborative working.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- James Brown
- Teitl y swydd
- Podiatry Team Co-ordinator
- Rhif ffôn
- 01772 777320
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For more information, please contact:
James Brown & Katherine Griffiths
Podiatry Team Co-ordinatorÂ
Community and Well-being service on 01772 777320
Rhestr swyddi gyda Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust yn Proffesiynau perthynol i iechyd neu bob sector