Podiatry AssistantinSouthportinSouthportPUBLISHED WED 5 FEB 2025

Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust Podiatry Department is seeking to recruit a Band 3 Podiatry assistant to work within our well-established team in Sefton place Community divisionCandidates must have or the equivalent of NVQ level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience.

Candidates must be able to engage in effective communication with patients, relatives and carers to obtain and provide relevant health information which will be sensitive and sometimes complex. To work in collaboration with other team members. To be an advocate for the Podiatry Service team ensuring the highest standards are demonstrated at all times. Candidates will need to demonstrate good communication skills, with a flexible and proactive approach to to work.To work under the direction of the registered podiatrists and be responsible for working unsupervised managing a caseload of delegated patients including high risk patients; liaising with and referring back to senior clinicians as appropriate. To support the Podiatry team in providing evidence-based care to all patients including high risk. To undertake at the direction of a qualified podiatrist a limited range of diagnostic tests i.e. pedal pulse palpation, monofilament test within defined departmental guidelines. To inform the podiatrist of the results of these tests to enable the podiatrist to make a diagnosis / evaluation as required.

The post holder will have the responsibility for participating as a key member of the team and other agencies to promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of an identified client group.

Provide a high standard of clinical care for individuals and groups within a defined area of the population under the supervision of a registered practitioner.

The post holder will maintain, develop and evidence their clinical knowledge, skills and competencies at all opportunities and act within the standards, protocols and guidelines for the delivery of care.

Ensure the delivery of the quality strategy within the designated area incorporating establishment of systems and processes.

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Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives.

Accept clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload, where appropriate.

Be accountable for own clinical practice.

Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.

Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.

Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.

Act as an advocate and champion for clients.

Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions.

Organise and facilitate groups and /or individuals to develop self-care skills.

Identify the need for and initiate referrals to internal/external partners, within agreed parameters.

Develop person specific goals with individuals, carers and colleagues

Enable individuals to develop the necessary skills to improve own health and lifestyle.

Contribute to health needs assessment of a defined area of the population.

Undertake risk assessment on a defined patient population in line with relevant guidelines.

Lead on health promotion activities as required.

Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Provide leadership, mentorship and role modelling to support staff within the clinical team.

Participate in individual clinical supervision.

Participate in mentorship and clinical supervision with the team.

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.

Provide information as requested.

Participate in audit as required by the organisation.

Undertake the relevant foundation degree.

Undertake all relevant mandatory training.

Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD) and personal development process (PDP).

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation;