Locum Band 6 Podiatrist - Kent

Pulse Healthcare; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Podiatrist to join the Sittingbourne, Kent team. The role covers clinic-based assessments and home visits, delivering high-quality podiatric care within the local community.

You will work 3 days per week (22.5 hours) at an hourly rate of £24-£27, with ASAP start and a 3-month duration. The ideal candidate must be HCPC registered, proficient with EMIS, hold a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, and possess strong

Qualifications

• Registered Podiatrist with HCPC.
• Experience in community podiatry settings.
• Competent in EMIS software (essential).
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry assessments and treatments in clinic and community settings.
• Complete home visits to deliver podiatric care to housebound patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using the EMIS system.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary community healthcare team.
• Promote patient independence and provide preventative foot health advice.

Skills

EMIS experience

Driving licence

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

HCPC registration

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job Title: Community Podiatrist
Banding: Band 6
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months
Hourly Rate: £24-27
Working Hours: 3 days per week (22.5 hours)

Job Overview

Pulse is currently seeking an experienced Band 6 Community Podiatrist to join the community podiatry service at Sittingbourne in Kent. This role involves covering both clinic-based appointments and home visits, providing high-quality podiatric care to patients within the local community.

The successful candidate must have experience using the EMIS clinical system and be able to travel independently between clinic sites and patient homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide podiatry assessments and treatments in clinic and community settings.
• Complete home visits to deliver podiatric care to housebound patients.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using the EMIS system.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary community healthcare team.
• Promote patient independence and provide preventative foot health advice.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Podiatrist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Experience in community podiatry settings.
• Competent in using EMIS clinical software (essential).
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Why Choose Pulse?

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