Band 7 Musculoskeletal Lead, Advanced Specialist Podiatrist

Diabetes Foot Protection Service

An exciting opportunity is now available for a qualified podiatrist with musculoskeletal (MSK) expertise and an interest in diabetes to become a clinical lead in a Podiatry team at NELFT.

We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about the care they give to patients and who want to make a real difference in diabetic foot care.

At NELFT, we have secured significant and long-term Transformation funding and are undertaking an ambitious and exciting programme of co-design, with our partners in the Integrated Care Board (ICB), primary care networks (PCN) and secondary care. Our aim is to improve and enhance our service delivery to meet the challenges that face our diabetic population in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge through integration and collaboration. We want to improve patient outcomes to help our residents reduce the risk of developing active limb-threatening or life-threatening diabetic foot problem.

In return, we can offer you access to dedicated and personalised training and development in your chosen speciality, flexible working with our blended approach to new ways of working, including rotational opportunities and an unmissable chance to be part of something great that will shape the delivery of these services for years to come.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be a member of the Diabetes Foot Protection Service (FPS) who has podiatry skills and will be responsible for providing evidence based comprehensive assessment, review and treatment and support the team by delivering this service to the local population at moderate and high-risk. They will take lead responsibility for delivering high quality, timely, accessible, and evidence-based services for patients requiring MSK clinical intervention.The post holder will be working within agreed local care pathways, codes of practice and professional standards, and specifically embedding Clinical quality guidelines.Experienced podiatrists will provide specialist and complex podiatry care for a range of acute and chronic foot pathologies within community settings. The post holder will complement the service by using their first-class assessment, diagnostic and communication skills to develop programmes of care and their clinical expertise to implement treatment plans.

About us

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place 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 focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

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).

Higher Cost area supplement

This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,551 to a maximum of £5,735).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use of AI

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 seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

If you think you have the right skills, attitude, and enthusiasm that you can bring to this exciting transformation, we would love to hear from you. If you are unsure whether you fit the criteria for the role, we encourage you to get in touch for an informal chat about your experience. Please contact Jody Butler (jody.butler@nelft.nhs.uk)

Please see the attached Job description and person specification, to view more detail about each post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• oMust hold valid HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Applicant will need to be a car driver with valid UK Licence

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post graduate training to master's level, advanced clinical practice, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in area of specialism
• Sound demonstrable knowledge of NICE clinical guidelines relating to diabetic foot problems

Desirable

• Leadership skills

Skills

Essential

• Excellent organisational and clinical skills

Desirable

• Commitment to own development

other

Essential

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Across NELFT localities

Essex

RM13 8GQ

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