Band 5-6 Podiatrist Development Role

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Podiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team in London. You will work across patient pathways, contributing to advanced foot care and at-risk foot management.

We value accountability, inclusion, compassion and empowerment, and require HCPC registration, a podiatric degree, and evidence of up-to-date practice. This post offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and patient-centered care.

Formación

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• POM certificate (Desirable)
• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease/types including the at-risk foot
• Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance - theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
• Knowledge of audit (Desirable)
• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work with diagnostic tools and surgical instruments
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time
• Experience of delivering health education

Conocimientos

Podiatric medicine

Multidisciplinary working

Clinical governance

Equality & diversity

Health education

Audit knowledge

Educación

BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine

Registration with Health Professions Council

Certificate in local anaesthesia

Descripción del empleo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate alignment with the Trust's values - Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment, alongside fulfilling the duties detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable criteria

• POM certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot

Desirable criteria

• Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
• Experience of service development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
• Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
• Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
• Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of audit

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
• Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
• Experience of delivering health education

Desirable criteria

• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

We review all applications carefully to ensure fairness and verify references. At interview, you will be asked about your experience, so be honest and ensure all information is accurate. The use of AI during interviews is not permitted.

If you use AI or other tools to support your application, it must reflect your own skills, knowledge, and experience. Supporting information should be in your own words and include your personal insights. AI can assist with drafting but may produce generic or inaccurate content. Applications that rely heavily on AI may lack authenticity and reduce your chances of success.

Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early.

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.
• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.
• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust