While we are seeking an experienced advanced podiatry practitioner, we welcome applications from aspiring clinicians who may not fully meet the job description but demonstrate clear aspiration to develop. We can offer additional support, mentorship, and training to upskill the right candidate.
This post requires 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.
This post includes regular communication with the wider team, GPs, Consultants, and management to support links and implement innovative, efficient, and effective ways of working within the area of MSK conditions. 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. Timely referrals and communication letters are required.
The role involves offering leadership and education to the MSK, podiatry, and wider MDT's.
You will be expected to undertake and have involvement in research and maintain excellent evidence-based skills and knowledge.
Please see the job description and personal specification for more detail.
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Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process. We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements. All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role. Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application. Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period. Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer. You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service. We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses. Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a "right to work" in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence. This means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the UK Government requirements for sponsorship are met. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the minimum salary and skill level. Minimum salary rates are usually £38,700 per year (for Skilled Worker) or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa. You can find more information on the Government website. 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 impact on patient care and financial efficiencies subsequently invested in service expansion. Furthermore, we were nominated for the national HSJ award for community and Primary care service redesign. The post offers an opportunity for flexible working within MCATS community clinics covering the South & Vale Royal Primary Care locations in the Central Cheshire Footprint. You will be working alongside other experienced Advanced Practitioners. Our service offers excellent opportunities to take an active approach in developing yourself, others, and our service through an established CPD programme. This allows competency and evidence-based portfolio to support Advanced Practice across the 4 Pillars. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process. We are a flexible working employer, so please talk to us about any flexible working requirements. All correspondence will be sent to the email address you have registered as your TRAC account. Selection is based on the Trust's values and the criteria outlined in the Job Description for the role. Secondments will be considered for fixed term positions when both parties agree. Candidates should seek approval from their current line manager before application. Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period. LED Doctors are subject to a 3-month probationary period. Please provide a contact email address for referees. We will not request references until after you have been made a formal job offer. You will be required to pay for your DBS disclosure (where the post requires one). This will be done via 3 monthly instalments from your pay. We encourage applicants to join and remain registered with the DBS update service. We do not reimburse travel to interview expenses. Some posts may have implications on existing NHS Pension Scheme arrangements. For further information please visit the NHS Pensions Agency website: https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-pensions. Employers have a legal responsibility to ensure that their employees have a "right to work" in the UK. If you intend to seek permission to work in the UK via a Skilled Worker visa, please be aware that the UK Government set eligibility requirements e.g. minimum salary requirement and skill levels. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. We recommend that you use the information on the Home Office website to check if this role will be eligible.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hold a Sponsor Licence. This means that we MAY be able to sponsor you IF the UK Government requirements for sponsorship are met. Not all NHS roles are eligible for sponsorship. To be eligible for sponsorship, the role must be in an eligible occupation code and must meet the minimum salary and skill level. Minimum salary rates are usually £38,700 per year (for Skilled Worker) or £23,200 for Health Care Worker Visa. You can find more information on the Government website. 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 impact on patient care and financial efficiencies subsequently invested in service expansion. Furthermore, we were nominated for the national HSJ award for community and Primary care service redesign. The post offers an opportunity for flexible working within MCATS community clinics covering the South & Vale Royal Primary Care locations in the Central Cheshire Footprint. You will be working alongside other experienced Advanced Practitioners. Our service offers excellent opportunities to take an active approach in developing yourself, others, and our service through an established CPD programme. This allows competency and evidence-based portfolio to support Advanced Practice across the 4 Pillars. #J-18808-Ljbffr
