Band 6 - Specialist Podiatrist Biomechanics Care

Job Location	Wrightington
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Salary negotiable
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Temporary , full-time or part-time

Job Description

Job Title and Grade:Band 6 - Specialist Podiatrist (Biomechanics care)Location/Trust:Wrightington Hospital, WN6 9EPDepartment Covered:TherapyPlacement Ref/ID: 45585The Role: We have an urgent long term placement opportunity for Band 6 - Specialist Podiatrist (Biomechanics care) available at Wrightington HospitalWrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major acute trust serving the people of Wigan and Leigh. Innovative and forward thinking, the trust provides the best possible healthcare for the local populationin the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas.Job Summary:To provide specialist, high quality, and appropriate level of musculoskeletal/ biomechanics care to clients referred by orthopaedic and rheumatology consultants at Wrightington HospitalSystem Knowledge: HIS, PACs, System 1Skills:To apply for this post, you will:

HCPC Registration
Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
Masters Degree or equivalent level of CPD/ experience
Evidence of post graduate clinical experience at Specialist level or above
Excellent application of Podiatry eligibility criteria to a diverse client group
Exemplary practical and theoretical knowledge of management of lower limb mechanics
Able to analyse and communicate complex, sensitive information and investigations relating to diabetic assessment outcomes to patients
To promote foot health both on a one to one and small groups of patients/professionals, which will include advice on biomechanics and insole management

Responsibilities:

To independently deliver biomechanics foot assessments, and follow-up reviews, holding a primarily biomechanical caseload
To formulate complex care plans for patients who have had biomechanics foot assessment, communicating the findings and risks in an appropriate way to the patient
To monitor and evaluate all diagnostic equipment/ orthoses /insoles needed for biomechanics treatments, reporting any faults or defects that could render them ineffective
To work with the lead clinician responsible for the training and design of biomechanics foot care
To be responsible for ordering and maintaining small stock supplies and the security of that stock. Maintenance of clinical equipment and the reporting of any faults to the appropriate department
To provide a comprehensive podiatry service to people with foot health needs including initial assessments, treatment/care planning, preventative, palliative, surgical and corrective care supported by appropriate health education, reviewing and evaluatingas necessary

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

Who are NHS ProfessionalsNHS Professionals (NHSP), owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), works in partnership with hospital trusts to provide a bank of highly skilled temporary workers who want to work flexibly within the NHS.Working through the NHSP bank means Trusts dont have to rely on expensive agencies. Right now, we have over 130,000 members registered on our bank from various roles, grades, and specialities, saving the NHS over £70 million each year. This money is then reinvested back into the NHS.We look forward to hearing from you soon.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear fromus within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

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