Job description

Job responsibilities

To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. This is frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups.To provide early intervention whenever possible to enable long term gain.To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs. This will include providing education sessions for new and current patients.

To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.To ensure all patients are appropriately assessed prior to referring to the assistant grade.To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, Doppler ultrasound. Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
• Local Anaesthetic Certificate

Desirable

• Member of the College of Podiatry

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team Assess and formulate treatment plans.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Knowledge of broad range of podiatric practice

Desirable

• Awareness of current NHS trends and policies, including clinical Governance

Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate the ability to critically appraise
• Effective communication
• Proficient in all areas of general podiatric practice Good presentation skills IT skills Nail surgery, Health promotion and basic biomechanics skills Application Form & Interview Portfolio of evidence
• Positive attitude to change

Desirable

• Good presentation skills IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Leatherhead Community Hospital

Poplar Road

Leatherhead

KT22 8SD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their
• To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options to include developing comprehensive discharge
• To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid consent to treatment.
• To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively condition related information with patients, doctors and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This will include patients who may be dysphasic, depressed, deaf, blind or who may be unable to accept the
• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if
• To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance from band 7s or APPs as
• Work within Surrey Downs Health and Care and CSP clinical guidelines and to have a good working knowledge of national and local standards. To monitor own and others quality of practice as
• To make accurate and complete records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics in line with CSP and physiotherapy department standards.
• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own professional and clinical
• To teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment of junior physiotherapists and physiotherapy technical
• To contribute to development of patient care by attending relevant team, departmental or other appropriate meetings and comment on recommended changes to clinical care or service

Professional Responsibilities

• To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of new developments and trends and incorporate them as necessary into your
• To actively participate in in-service training programme by attending and contributing to discussions and presentations including modelling for practical sessions.
• To participate in the Surrey Downs Health and Care appraisal scheme and formulate a personal development
• To be responsible for teaching student physiotherapists to graduate level on physiotherapeutic skills and knowledge within core clinical
• To participate in data collection and occasionally lead clinical audit within the Physiotherapy department or as part of the MDT.
• Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in the areas of each rotation, developing specialist knowledge of particular condition and patient types.

Organisational

• To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by yourself and physiotherapy assistants. To report any defects or difficulties to the clinical
• To share responsibility for departmental tidiness, maintenance and
• Utilise IT systems appropriately to improve the efficiency of the service.
• To assist in the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff and assistants on a daily basis ensuring their practice as well as your own meets the required professional

General Responsibilities

• To attend Statutory and mandatory training in line with Surrey Downs Health and Care
• To maintain complete confidentiality of all patient and staff information known or acquired during the course of work. To not release such information to anyone else other than in an official
• To adhere to all policies and procedures of the physiotherapy department of Surrey Downs Health and Care.
• To undertake any other duties or responsibilities commensurate with the grade as requested by supervising physiotherapist or clinical

Health and Safety

• The post holder will be required to observe local Health and Safety arrangements and take reasonable care of his/herself and persons that may be affected by his/her work ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974).
• To assist in the regular monitoring and maintenance of equipment in accordance with health and safety
• To act immediately on safety notices, hazard warning notices and any other notification in relation to equipment used/prescribed by the Physiotherapy Service.
• To take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by the acts or omissions at work and to co-operate within Surrey Downs Health and Care to ensure that statutory and departmental regulations are adhered

Safeguarding of children and child protection and vulnerable adults

• It is the responsibility and duty of all staff to safeguard children and vulnerable adults and promote their welfare. Child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues when identified or areas of concern must be referred by you promptly in accordance with Surrey Downs Health and Care policy and procedures. Details of Leads on Safeguarding are detailed in procedure. Please ask your line manager or HR for details.

Equal Opportunities

• The organisation aims to maintain the goodwill and confidence of its own staff, service users and the general public. To assist in achieving this objective, it is essential that at all times employees carry out their duties in accordance with the organisations Equal Opportunities Policy respecting the differing backgrounds of colleagues and clients.

Continuous Improvement

• The organisation has adopted a strategy for Continuous Improvement and all members of staff employed by the organisation are expected to play an active role in development and improving services to the benefit of service users. In-service training and development programmes are provided including the NVQ

Registered Health Professional

• All staff who are members of a professional body must comply with standards of professional practice/conduct. It is the post holders responsibility to ensure they are both familiar with and adhere to these requirements and maintain their professional membership to the relevant

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of B6 MSK role in NHS
• Working knowledge of broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions
• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of wider MDT and interlinking services e.g. intermediate care, community physiotherapy, social care
• Experience of B6 MSK responsibilities
• Awareness of paediatric MSK conditions

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in physiotherapy
• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of relevant special interest group e.g. MACP, AACP.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience
• Experience in MSK, orthopaedics, inpatients, respiratory care, rehabilitation, neurological and musculo-skeletal conditions
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience of working with complex MSK conditions
• Experience of supervision of physiotherapy assistant or student
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom General Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)