To work as a Podiatrist with a degree of autonomous decision making across the multidisciplinary setting. To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individual care programmes for new and existing patients with a wide variety of clinical needs. These include, long term conditions, vascular problems, neurological conditions, wound management, sharp debridement, gait analysis/manufacture of orthoses and nail surgery.The post holder will be expected to plan, prioritise and manage a podiatry caseload within clinics, care homes and the domiciliary setting, including maintaining adequate levels of stock at clinical sites.The post holder will demonstrate own activities and supervise less experienced staff and students, providing training as required.The post holder will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers.The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation. These principles will recognise the need to:Promote safe practicesValue the aims of service usersWork in partnership and offer meaningful choiceBe optimistic about the possibilities of meaningful change

Main duties of the job

1.Work with individuals, families, carers, communities, Primary Healthcare Teams and other agencies to undertake a comprehensive assessment ofpatients/service users in order to inform a personalised plan of care /intervention.2. Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using holisticassessment, reasoning and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge ofevidence based practice and a range of treatment options.3. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes using an accepted/ appropriate range of techniques as required and utilising regular support and advice from senior clinicians.4. To demonstrate the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices to the general public by the utilisation of teaching skills.5. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.6. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients / service users in your care.7. To be responsible for a designated area of work, as directed by a senior clinician.8. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively own clinical caseload.9. To undertake self-directed / lone working in a variety of locations.

About us

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 11 million people.

We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.

At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES1. Work with individuals, families, carers, communities, Primary Healthcare Teamsand other agencies to undertake a comprehensive assessment ofpatients/service users in order to inform a personalised plan of care /intervention.2. Formulate and deliver an individual treatment programme using holisticassessment, reasoning and treatment skills based on a sound knowledge ofevidence based practice and a range of treatment options.3. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes using anaccepted/ appropriate range of techniques as required and utilising regularsupport and advice from senior clinicians.4. To demonstrate the promotion of healthy lifestyle practices to the general publicby the utilisation of teaching skills.5. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient incomplex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effectiveemergency care.6. To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects ofyour own work including the management of patients / service users in your care.7. To be responsible for a designated area of work, as directed by a senior clinician.8. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively own clinical caseload.9. To undertake self-directed / lone working in a variety of locations

Person Specification

Meets job specification

Essential

• Achieved essential criteria

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Whiston PCRC

Old Colliery Road

Whiston

L353SX

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