Our Podiatry Department is a forward thinking, busy service providing Podiatry Services to the GP population in Redbridge & Waltham Forest. The population that we serve are both multi-cultural and diverse.
Our Podiatry Care Pathway Leads are highly experienced, valuable members of the team with expert knowledge in their field. They are responsible for the speciality service that they lead including responsibility and organisation of effective care pathways as well as the day-to-day operational management and supervision of designated clinicians.
Your clinical work would be across an array of community & domiciliary settings across these boroughs, and a
car driver is therefore essential to this role .
Main duties of the job
Take clinical responsibility for care pathways, organising effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and ensuring that treatment/information is provided within the required AHP waiting times. Highlight solutions to capacity concerns and proactively advise the service lead on solutions to manage demand. Provide operational and clinical leadership for the care pathway and responsibility for educating colleagues and junior staff, being the main contact for expert advice and support for junior staff in the team. Take lead responsibility for delivering high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based services for patients as part of the clinical pathway. Undertake a high-risk clinical role according to current priority/demand on the service, including comprehensive advanced assessment and treatment of patients with multiple pathologies, formulating treatment plans based on clinical findings. Establish and implement systems and structures for effective monitoring of quality and service audit, encouraging departmental clinical audit and research in specialist areas. Act as a lead clinical specialist for nail surgery and wound care in the community.
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT places a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training, and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing, and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of basic salary, with a minimum of £4,551 and maximum of £5,735, pro rata for part-time staff.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants from seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
This vacancy would suit an experienced Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the area of specialism required, and who can demonstrate leadership skills required for this role.
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we are looking for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Person Specification
Demonstration of Trust Values
Essential
Putting people first Prioritising quality Being progressive, innovative, and continually improving Being professional and honest Promoting what is possible, independence, opportunity, and choice
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine Certificate in the administration of Local Anaesthesia Prescription only medicines certificate Registration with HCPC Evidence of Continual Professional Development Evidence of post-graduate training to master's level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Supplementary Prescribing - working towards independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
Minimum of 3 years' experience in area of specialism Experience of communicating across internal and external boundaries Experience of governance, quality, and audit Experience of multi-agency working
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge of commissioning
Knowledge
Essential
An awareness of NHS priorities Knowledge of current NHS strategy, and clinical governance priorities Knowledge of local Health Priorities including cultural diversity Knowledge of all Guidelines relating to diabetes
Skills
Essential
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload Basic awareness of IT and IT skills Excellent communication skills Excellent organisational and clinical skills Leadership skills Team building skills Enthusiasm, integrity, confidence, positive attitude Commitment to own development
Other
Essential
To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area Applicant will need to be a car driver with valid UK Licence (this criteria will be reasonable adjusted to meet the requirements of a disabled applicant) and access to a car for work purposes
Employer details
Employer name
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address
Redbridge & Waltham Forest
Manford Way
Chigwell
IG7 4DF
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