Band 7/Band 8a Dependant on experience
Main area Podiatry Grade Band 7/Band 8a Dependant on experience Contract Permanent Hours 5 hours per week (Part time hours) Job ref 412-COMM-6917231 Site Vale Royal and South Cheshire CCG various sites Town Crewe Salary £46,148 - £60,504 Salary period Yearly Closing 07/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
An exciting permanent opportunity for full or part time positions has arisen within Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MCATS) for an Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatry Practitioner to join our team. As an established, experienced and innovative team of advanced practitioners, we support the MSK Single Point of Access (SPA), triaging GP referrals to Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, and Pain consultants. We work collaboratively with Consultants, GP's, Nursing, and AHP colleagues supporting patient pathways to ensure the patients receive the right care first time. Our work has been recognised locally due to the impact on patient care and financial efficiencies subsequently invested in service expansion. Main duties of the job
This post requires a highly specialised advanced practice level of knowledge and skills to provide high quality, effective triage and care for patients with complex musculoskeletal conditions. This includes requesting and managing relevant investigations and acting on results, with an understanding of the medical management, primary and secondary care referral criteria, emergency pathways, and serious pathology. Contribution to the mentorship of others, CPD program, departmental and divisional responsibilities make up key components of this role. Working for our organisation
In September 2016 Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) came into being as an innovative health partnership between Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership, and South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance, contracted to provide community health services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job role involves working as an autonomous Musculoskeletal Advanced Podiatry Practitioner to meet the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. The role involves electronic, remote, or face-to-face triage and assessment of Musculoskeletal patients. You will have access to investigations such as X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, or CT scanning and blood tests. You may undertake therapeutic joint or soft tissue injection and non-medical prescribing if suitably qualified. Person specification
Trust Values & Behaviours
Demonstrates Trust Values & Behaviours Uk Registered
HCPC registered Skills
Evidence of good communication skills Evidence of good organisation/time management skills Evidence of skills relevant to role (e.g., research, leadership, presentation, audit) Qualifications
Evidence Accredited Full MSc Advanced MSK Practice or work towards full Advanced MSK Practice (M level modules, PGCert or equivalent) Podiatry Degree or equivalent Evidence of relevant qualification for role (e.g., NMP, Injection Therapy, Leadership, Clinical supervision, IRMER) Experience
Broad range of MSK experience Prior experience or current substantive Band 7/Senior Podiatry clinical role (or equivalent) Evidence of NHS working and knowledge of current policy Evidence of working at Advanced MSK Practice level Experience of lone working
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