Podiatrist

Health and Community Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Jersey is seeking a Podiatrist to provide patient-centered care across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include assessing and managing patients with various podiatric conditions. Candidates should hold a BSC in Podiatry and be registered with the HCPC. This role offers an opportunity to shape public health services within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Ability to undertake specialist diagnostic assessments.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based podiatric care in various settings.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients referred to the service.
• Maintain clinical records in compliance with HCS policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with healthcare professionals

Gait analysis

Education

Degree level - BSC Podiatry

Job description

Overview

Join our friendly and expanding Podiatry team in Jersey, where your skills will make a real difference to patients\' independence, mobility and quality of life. With a varied caseload spanning diabetes, MSK, biomechanics and general podiatric care, no two days are the same. Applications are welcome from experienced podiatrists and those newly qualified with 6-12 months\' clinical experience. To find out more about our Podiatry team and to hear from those who have moved to Jersey to be a Podiatrist: Podiatrist Candidate Brouchure,

Responsibilities

• To provide podiatric care that is evidence based and follows patient-centred principles. This will include assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the outcome of interventions, documenting all stages of the process.
• Interventions may be carried out in hospital, community settings or during home visits.
• To participate effectively as a full member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To assess, diagnose and manage patients referred to the Podiatry Service, the majority of whom will be considered at risk.
• To keep up-to-date paper and electronic clinical records which are stored securely in accordance with HCS policies.
• To maintain a professional portfolio for continuing professional development in accordance with Health Professions Council Standards of Practice that records learning outcomes through work activities and participation in internal and external development opportunities.
• To plan, evaluate and audit practice, clinical pathways and protocols in conjunction with senior staff and as required by the service and Royal College of Podiatry.
• Work across multiple locations as required by the service, including Jersey General Hospital, Diabetic Foot Clinic based at Enid Quenault Health & Wellbeing Centre. Treat as necessary inpatients on General & Acute wards, Elderly & Rehabilitation wards, Mental Health facilities over several sites. Provide a domiciliary service, as required.
• To comply with HCS policies for infection control such as hand hygiene, decontamination policy, uniform and workwear code and standard precautions to reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs).
• To employ coping strategies in the workplace and make use of the available support structures, policies and procedures whilst maintaining professional integrity.
• To ensure service users are protected from abuse, or the risk of abuse, and their human rights are respected and upheld.
• To contribute to the induction, training and education of podiatry students, staff, volunteers, and visitors as required.
• To participate in and contribute to the planning and provision of podiatry in-service training as appropriate.
• To actively participate in a Personal Development review (appraisal) and the development and implementation of a personal development plan.
• To take responsibility for their own professional development ensuring professional standards are maintained and statutory and mandatory training is in date.

Qualifications

• Degree level - BSC Podiatry.
• Required to be registered through the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and a member of the Royal College of Podiatry.
• Ability to undertake specialist diagnostic assessments including gait analysis, for suitability for nail surgery and undertaking lower limb risk classification.
• Good interpersonal skills to work well as part of the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of health care professionals in Jersey.

Additional information

• Health care professionals in Jersey enjoy more autonomy and the opportunity to shape the public health service in a small island on a development journey.
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.