Podiatrist Preceptorship

This is a developmental preceptorship Post which will provide you with the support and clinical supervision required to transition from a Band 5 to a Band 6 Podiatrist. This will include a 12-month period of support during which time you will undertake a competency programme which upon completion will demonstrate achievement of the clinical skills, knowledge and competency required to work autonomously as a Band 6 Podiatrist. Failure to demonstrate the required competencies, skills and knowledge at the end of the 12-month support period will inhibit progression to the Band 6 Post at that time. The Programme will be interactive, thought provoking, challenging and encourage debate and reflective practice. Upon completion of the Programme you will demonstrate competency through your portfolio of learning and development over the preceptorship period. You must have NHS experience at Band 5 level. Upon completion of the preceptorship you will be able to plan and manage your own caseload, assess, diagnose, develop, implement and evaluate individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including the provision of palliative care to the elderly and specialist care for at risk patients with chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Peripheral Vascular Disease. Management of patients presenting with high risk clinical needs, include chronic neuropathy, vascular ulceration, wound tissue viability, biomechanical/musculoskeletal problems and including the provision of prescription orthosis/insoles and nail surgery. PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.