Clinical Lead - Podiatry & Biomechanics

Support for the wider MDT team in understanding the role of mobility. Facilitation of reflective practice within the MDT. Support wider knowledge of the impact of altered mechanics and mobility in individuals living with long-term swelling or wounds, by delivering education under the direction of the Director of Education & Research. Elevate the role of biomechanics and mobility with a focus on the impact of management on wound care and lymphoedema at a national level. Undertaking podiatry assessments that will determine key issues relating to patient activity levels, mobility safety and biomechanical issues. Communicate effectively with patients regarding treatment / treatment options in an understandable way, enabling and giving the patients options to agree their care. Work within the specialist area of Podiatric biomechanics / MSK podiatry in the management of a broad range of lower limb, gait and orthopaedic / MSK-related conditions, providing high-quality care. Core podiatry will include providing assessments, diagnoses, developing and implementing individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including but not limited to, wounds of varied aetiology, lymphoedema, lipoedema and diabetes, and other chronic conditions that affect lower limb health. Contribute to an MDT strategy of care and self-management plan that considers patient choice. Be creative in looking at ways that patients can monitor behaviour change and meet specific goals. Maintain clear records using the Accelerate record keeping frameworks. Write requisite letters and reports. Develop the

Podiatry role within Accelerate by

• Establishing podiatry specific professional boundaries and being clear about role impact. Undertaking data collection which is specific to the role with an attention to agreed outcomes. Identification of themes and trends that will contribute to future projects. Participation at key Accelerate events, such as away days. Facilitate reflection within the Clinical Team and on occasions the Business Support Team. Contribute to patient engagement initiatives and projects; this will include the creation of information leaflets. Create learning tools that are linked to outcomes. Audit and survey patient experience; this will include tracking peoples journeys and capturing key themes. Write articles and present at national conferences as part of Accelerates strategy for reaching out into the wider healthcare setting. Establish a good working relationship with the wider team ensuring that the team appreciates the confidentiality that must be maintained but passing on essential information that may impact on the delivery of care. Ensure that attention is given to accuracy and detail in diagnosing biomechanical conditions and prescribing foot orthoses.