Podiatrist

Job Title: Podiatrist

Grade:Band 7

Trust: Northern Care Alliance

Location: Community Services Bury, BL9 0DG

Hours: Monday to Friday 08.00-16.00

Pay rate: From £23.52

Are you an experienced podiatrist looking for an exciting new opportunity??The community services team in bury are providing these opportunities through NHSP for an enthusiastic and passionate individual looking to work predominantly in a community setting.

The post holder will be responsible for looking after a caseload of at risk patients presenting combination of high risk/complex, chronic and acute foot problems and medical and functional conditions.

To be successful in applying for this role you will need:

• Diploma or Degree qualification in Podiatry
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Masters level degree or equivalent training/experience
• HCPC Registration
• Previous NHS experience in the field of high-risk care

Role Details:

• To provide expert clinical practice in the specialised assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients 'at risk’ who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentation with the aim of maintaining mobility, viability, independence and relieving pain.

• To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

• To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience and to support other practitioners on complex cases.

• To be responsible for the day-to-day provision of wound care treatments for the most acutely high-risk patients using highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience.

• To use knowledge of biomechanical and pathomechanical conditions to arrange for the provision and production of off-loading devices, footwear, orthoses, pressure relieving insoles and shoe inserts where appropriate.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme

About the Trust:

Three values are at the heart of our organisation: Care, Appreciate and Inspire.

Our values and behaviours define what’s important to us as we work alongside each other and with our patients and service users. They also shape what it feels like to work at the NCA and will be central to your development and performance conversations. Together, we will create a culture where care, appreciation and inspiration thrive.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust was created by bringing together staff and services from two NHS Trusts, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Due to our size and status, we can offer group-wide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and forward-thinking team.

We care passionately about the experience our staff, patients and service users receive day in, day out. We continue to find ways to drive forward improvements in the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local communities. We are pioneering in our thinking and approach, and remain at the forefront of research and innovation. We’re also proud to invest big in learning and development, use world-class digital technology and collaborate closely with universities and industry.

This is the place where success is achievable and every day offers the challenges, empowerment, freedom and support necessary to break new ground and improve life outcomes. If you want to play a part in creating a healthier Greater Manchester, take your place with us.