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Diagnose, treat disorders, diseases and injuries of the foot, ankle and lower extremities, specialising in sports medicine, surgery, biomechanics and diabetic foot care. The ability to analyse informed best practices, techniques and methodologies that are proven to successfully lead to superior results. Liaising with multi disciplinary teams such as falls and Vascular Surgeons Using data, by way of treatment and inform patients of best practice available treatment, which are all evidence based. Health programme updates and initiatives, orchestrated via C.P.D. Events on behalf of the Royal College of Podiatry. Monitoring and evaluating patients historical data by creating a robust care plan, devised by structured patient Q & A, diagnose and treat based also upon previous treatments and current medical conditions. Experience delivering online consultations with patients during COVID Restrictions, accessing their levels of risks and treating high risk patients and advising patients at lower risk levels. I administrated, constructed and maintained my personal website relating to Podiatry Services.

My position is to coordinate and be “hands-on” assist in the, planning and delivery of services.Accessing the Bluesci service, community groups delivering a service and volunteers. To oversee and coordinate the service and a team (made up of staff, Volunteers, community groups & partners) within the legislative and procedural framework of Bluesci.I contribute to the development of strategic vision, policy and procedures, identified by the business planning processes. Completing training courses internal and external. Reviewing budget plans. From 2023 as part of my role I identified the need for additional members of staff for the Partington area. I secured funding of over £20k which will go towards a new additional staff head which in turn will help over 288 people within the health and wellbeing sector in this area. For families on a low income I secured close to 100 christmas sacks of toys for children of various ages.To assist with women going through the Menopause, besides having my podcast I have spoken at the Civic Hall for Traffords Womens Voices and for International Womens Day.Management assistance across multiple Bluesci sites. Supporting the team to work collaboratively. Handling complaints. Engaging in regular supervision and appraisals with Senior Management. Handling daily administration duties and tasks. Managing the day-to-day workforce planning and induction of staff and students. Being responsible for the team (Staff, Volunteers & partners) compliance with Legislation, National Regulations, Standards and guidance and Bluesci policies and procedures.

I oversee the Podiatry Clinic, managing patient case loads and treatment plans.Working with multi disciplinary teams for a personal centred outcome.Educating the public on health care and personal treatment plans designed to empower and enable patients to make informed decisions whilst being supported with their decisions.

CPD online courses in nutrition and dietetics via the NHS Electronic Staff Records (E.S.R.). Experience working with young people, during the consent process and procedures followed by tried and tested distracting techniques to calm and protect them. Developing, teaching and training on behalf of the NHS, Train a Trainer at Rochdale Infirmary, inclusive of e-learning and practical training relating to the mixing of Moderna vaccination medication. Working in collaboration and on behalf of Trafford Borough Council within their Homeless Department, recognizing local and diverse cultural needs, providing female only appointments and home visits and assisting them an equality framework, simultaneously, exercising the importance of Equal Opportunities. Collaborating with stakeholders to achieve a unified outcome. Supporting C.P.D. for other Professionals, during the Covid-19 Vaccine. Helping staff with accessing relevant training programmes, and the necessary I.T. skills. Providing continued value-added feedback to clinical leads and pharmacies to aid and develop new policies. Evaluating treatments and protocols to improve effective time management plans when treating patients at home or within a clinical environment. Undertaking data pertaining to patient’s medical history forms, case plan status with clear, methodical, concise record keeping within the guidelines and legislation of the Data Protection Act 2018 and G.D.P.R.

Managing the Podiatry Clinic and working as an Associate Podiatrist in a busy multi-disciplinary clinic. Assessing and diagnosing conditions and diseases of the lower limbs helping to prevent surgical intervention. Teaching in the field of healthy lifestyles, incorporating a combination of nutrition, physical health, wellbeing, personal care and hygiene. A healthy eating plan and lifestyle can be encouraged by applying five fruit and vegetables a day guideline by advocating healthy lifestyle. Teaching patients of all ages healthy eating awareness. Implementing physical activity guidelines which are 180 minutes per day for 1 to 5 years old and 60 minutes per day for 5 to 18 years old, this improves a healthier weight, improves sleep, develops muscles and bones, build relationships and social skills. I have excellent I.T. skills, giving value added feedback, report writing, delivering and developing training via Teams and Zoom e-learning during COVID restrictions. Daily use of Microsoft Office Suite for clinical structural and operational real time purposes.

Providing routine foot care on a regular basis helping to prevent diabetic ulcers and off load high pressure areas in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. The ability to understand informed best practice via C.P.D. e-learning and N.I.C.E. Guidelines for up to date information in Gold Standards relating to patient’s treatments. To the point, presentation skills when presenting treatment plans to patients, families and colleagues by incorporating evidence-based practices, techniques and methodologies on Gold Standards, underpinned with timed reviews. Working with young people, inclusive of sports rehabilitation, care of their feet, prescribed medication and developing plans with both individuals, parents and their children. Teaching about healthy living in Aprils month long campaign to raise awareness of how to take care of your feet, which was incorporated on live feeds, flyers and pop up information shops at public events. Focusing on physical activities in children and young people by filling in valuable Health Checks, an Action Plan is derived from this information with our support, which varies, depending on their individual needs.

We believe that by giving young people opportunity to believe in themselves and their own capability, we support them to gradually take responsibility for their lives and come to terms with issues relating to their past experiences or the breakdown in family relationships. In doing so young people are able to leave us feeling accepted, cared for with positive goals and dreams for the future. Supporting children, helping to enhance a young individual’s ability to become self sufficient. Collaborating with school staff members to plan and engage with children for a healthier life plan. Working with children within Fresh Start Project Programmes, which included outings, oral health, cooking skills and personal care. Developing relationships with social services, police and within our sexual Exploitation teams. Interventional experiences, visiting tenants in the need of refurbishment of their property, overcrowding and rehousing. Intervention, focused on child protection awareness, child oral health, drug abuse and misuse, neglect, mental abuse, bulling and grooming, all within legislation of The Child Protection Act 2022, The Children’s Act 1989 and The Children and Social Work Act 2017. Delivering P.S.H.E. within a school setting with young adults, teaching respect, social boundaries, and emotional needs for L.G.B.T.Q., male and females. Discussions around respect, consent, body image, social media, staying safe online, bullying (mentally and physically) and grooming. Planning fitness curriculums and delivering physical activities on behalf of St John’s Church based Community Centre. Improving healthier outcomes for children and young people by educating and why it’s important to be healthy, which improves their mind set, longevity and self-respect. Healthy people are more likely to be in employment and have less hospital visits, in turn easing the pressures of the N.H.S.

Specialising in working with customers and their families who require care in their own home. Offering a unique service of personalised care options from check-in visits to full live-in support. Managing a large team to work. Effective communication transparent and concise G.P. referral letters, liaising with patients, carers, nursing homes and agencies at all levels regarding further investigations. Completing care plans and risk assessments in order to support an individual to live as independently as possible. Submit appropriate referrals such as dietitian referrals occupational health and falls.

Working with ethnic disabled people to provide living support in their own home. Project Management, pre to post, delivering fun days, car washes, and planning awareness for fund allocation to provide extra care for diverse communities, grants pertaining to end of life/wishing well patients to take abroad. Working with multiple Agencies, Partnerships and stakeholders within the Private sector and the N.H.S. Working with diverse Communities, to meet cultural needs Having the ability to negotiate at different levels with experience, diplomacy and tact. The ability to think on my feet within all situations, quickly analysing the current situations, objectively and clearly, which in turn is positively influencing and calming. Reviewing issues leading to health inequalities, accessing relevant information for disadvantaged and disabled families to lead healthier lifestyles through educational leaflets, demonstrations, meetings, mentoring, accessing and utilising language services.