Description

• Job title: Specialist Musculoskeletal Podiatrist (Band 7).

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• Employer: East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH).

• Location: Beccles Hospital, St Mary’s Road, Beccles, Suffolk, NR34 9NQ, United Kingdom.

• Salary: Advertised at around £49,387–£56,515 per annum.

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: Primarily in person, with clinic-based and community healthcare responsibilities.

Overview of the advertised job:

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC is seeking an experienced Specialist Musculoskeletal (MSK) Podiatrist to join its multidisciplinary team serving the Great Yarmouth and Waveney area. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients experiencing complex musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions affecting their feet and lower limbs.

The role focuses on improving patients’ mobility, independence and quality of life through personalised treatment programmes, bespoke orthoses and exercise plans. The postholder will manage an independent clinical caseload while collaborating with physiotherapists, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals to develop and improve the organisation’s integrated MSK service.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload of patients with complex musculoskeletal and biomechanical conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnose acute and chronic musculoskeletal problems.

• Develop, implement and evaluate individualised treatment and rehabilitation programmes.

• Prescribe bespoke orthoses and recommend appropriate footwear and exercise programmes.

• Monitor patients’ progress and maintain accurate clinical records.

• Make direct referrals for diagnostic investigations and interpret relevant results.

• Provide onward referrals to secondary care services where necessary.

• Promote patient education and encourage effective self-management.

• Work collaboratively with physiotherapists, podiatrists and other healthcare professionals.

• Provide clinical supervision, teaching and professional guidance to colleagues and students.

• Contribute to service development, clinical audits and evidence-based improvements.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Podiatry.

• Current Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.

• Postgraduate specialist training at master’s level.

• Evidence of continuing professional development.

• Experience working across different podiatry specialities.

• Specialist experience in musculoskeletal biomechanics within the UK NHS or private healthcare sector.

• Experience providing clinical supervision and demonstrating clinical leadership.

• Strong assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills.

• Knowledge of clinical audit, research and evidence-based practice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to prescribe orthoses and assess footwear.

• Willingness to travel between community healthcare locations.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £49,387–£56,515 under NHS Band 7.

• Permanent employment opportunity.

• Employment conditions aligned with NHS terms and conditions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Opportunities to participate in clinical leadership and service improvement.

• Staff ownership scheme, allowing employees to become shareholders and contribute to organisational decisions.

• Opportunity to work within an established community healthcare organisation.

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered, subject to eligibility.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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