Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Podiatrist to support the tissue viability team by providing a foot and nail care service across UHBW (Bristol and Weston Hospitals).
We are looking for a reliable, organised and self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills, who will demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for improving patients' quality of life through an efficient foot and nail care service.
You will be responsible for providing a foot and nail care service for patients across the organisation and under the direction of the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse, you will lead on the evaluation of the foot care needs of the patient population across UHBW. The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team will be essential.
This is initially a four-month post which is being funded by Bristol and Weston Hospitals Charity. The post will be 15 hours per week (Monday-Friday working) and will be required to work at both BRI and Weston sites.
For further details and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Sarah Battaglia, Tissue Viability Lead Nurse. Tel No: 01173429252. Email: [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the tissue viability team within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and will provide a high standard of Podiatric foot / nail care to patients in order to maintain mobility, independence and to relieve discomfort.
Practitioners will have at least two years NHS post registration experience.
The post holder will work autonomously and independently across the acute settings being responsible for the day to day running of the foot / nail care service with the support of the Lead Tissue Viability Nurse.
The post holder will plan and manage own caseload, providing specialist foot and nail care for patients
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Podiatric Medicine or Diploma in Podiatric Medicine
- Certificate in Local Analgesia
- Evidence of Masters level academic level study
- Current Health Professions Council registration
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate experience dealing with high-risk podiatric care, multi-collaborative team working and integrated care pathways
- Previous experience of working in an NHS
- Previous experience of working in both a team and in isolation managing a caseload of 'at risk' patients
- Specialist knowledge gained through post graduate clinical experience, and specialised post graduate training and courses
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of skills in the management of foot pathologies
- Due to the variety of key working relationships candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to overcome barriers to communication and/or comprehension e.g., learning difficulties, language barriers, dementia, high emotional states etc
- Organisational skills in order to manage specific clinics and caseload and take responsibility for the day to day running of the clinics in which they work
- Ability to manage a caseload with a high proportion of high-risk patients
- Able to prioritise a clinical case load considering all relevant information and risk factors
- Must be able to work under pressure and respond to change
- Basic 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW