We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist to be based at the Broadgreen Hospital site.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our small, friendly and dynamic team committed to delivering the very best podiatric care providing a range of foot health services, encompassing all aspects of MSK podiatry.
The post holder will treat patients with complex MSK foot and ankle conditions in a variety of specialist clinics including rheumatology, footwear clinics, triage services and nail surgery. You will also provide specialist podiatry input to the inpatient setting at Broadgreen.
The team is friendly and supportive and the Lead Podiatrist and Therapy Managers will provide clinical support and supervision. As a Band 6 Podiatrist you will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills and be involved in the clinical education of staff and students. You will work closely with the Diabetes Podiatry Team and the wider foot and ankle services including physiotherapy, orthotics and orthopaedics.
We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. Participation in audit and research is encouraged.
The position is suitable for a podiatrist keen to develop in the field of MSK podiatry. Applicants must be HCPC registered and have a degree or equivalent in Podiatry with a Local Anaesthesia certificate.
Main duties of the job
The main focus of this role is providing podiatry musculoskeletal (MSK) assessment and treatment, MSK triage services and rheumatology clinics. You will be expected to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate podiatric care for a variety of clinical conditions. You will be required to have good understanding, clinical reasoning skills and practical skills in MSK / biomechanical assessment and orthotic prescriptions, vascular assessment, wound management and nail surgery.
You will take an active role in service development and evaluation in order to drive continuous improvement of the service.
Job responsibilities
- Support the Podiatry lead in the delivery of an efficient and effective podiatry service.
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and lone worker as part of the wider podiatry and multidisciplinary service, providing assessment and treatment planning/delivery to patients within agreed referral criteria.
- Assess and provide clearly planned podiatric care packages to patients with a variety of care needs, aiming to maintain maximum independence and mobility.
- Provide treatment for patients to maintain tissue viability and relieve pain, especially for those at special risk due to diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and peripheral vascular disease.
- Apply specialist expertise underpinned by theory and practical experience, including highly developed physical skills and surgical intervention.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry or diploma in podiatric medicine.
- Registered with HCPC – Podiatry.
- Certificate in local anaesthesia.
- Demonstrate continuous professional development.
- Clinical Supervision Course.
Experience
- Experience of range of podiatry procedures/situations e.g. orthotics, nail surgery, diabetic footcare, care of the elderly, delivery of care in clinical setting.
- Post‑graduation experience.
- Experience supervising other staff/students.
Knowledge
- Understanding of the clinical governance agenda.
- Active involvement in research, clinical audit or other quality issues.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication.
- Good time management and organisational skills.
- High levels of clinical reasoning skills in complex clinical situations.
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.
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year, pro rata
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