Nail Surgery Lead Podiatrist
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a podiatrist to join our team to provide leadership for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work at Band 6 to provide clinical leadership for all staff, thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatric nail surgery are continually maintained and improved.
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You will provide professional clinical leadership for all staff, thus ensuring standards of clinical expertise and excellence in podiatric nail surgery are continually maintained and improved.
Be responsible for the management of a caseload of patients, providing a comprehensive range of specialist podiatric interventions to include nail surgery, wound care and providing other therapeutic interventions.
To be a mentor for students on placement from Plymouth University and to assist the student placement coordinator.
Provide education to empower patients, carers and other health professionals in the management of the foot conditions.
To liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the nail surgery patient.
To be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs e.g. High-risk diabetics, vascular problems, chronic disease, wound management.
To refer for appropriate diagnostic tests and input as per IRMER guidelines
To provide podiatry services in a variety of clinical settings and, including hospitals, health centres, clinics and domiciliary settings.
Working for our organisation
The Podiatry Department works from 11 different locations across the Torbay and South Devon Area and consists of 45 clinical staff comprising of Head of Service, Team Leads, Specialist podiatrists, podiatrists, assistant practitioners and clinical support staff . We also have 10 administrative staff.
We aim to innovatively deliver first class lower limb and foot health preventative care across South Devon. We strive to achieve better outcomes for our patients whilst we also actively promote development opportunities for our staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide leadership for the specialist nail surgery service for podiatry patients across Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT).
To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers concerning assessment outcomes, treatment options and prognosis where there may be barriers to understanding due to learning difficulties, illness and high anxiety.
To liaise with both Primary and Secondary Care professionals in ensuring seamless delivery of care to the high risk and active foot patient.
Delegate effectively and provide care plans for support staff such as clinical support workers assistant practitioners and students to follow
To maintain Registration with Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and degree/diploma in Podiatry and local analgesia administration certificate
To follow departmental Policies, Procedures and Guidelines but have the discretion to make own clinical diagnosis and decisions within professional boundaries
To attend all mandatory training sessions as required by the Trust
Maintain accurate clinical records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session in accordance with Professional Standards and Trust policy.
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
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