Podiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent opportunity awaits a motivated podiatrist to join a progressive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. This role offers the chance to develop skills across various specialties, including nail surgery and advanced therapies. New graduates are encouraged to apply, with comprehensive training and mentorship provided. You will play a crucial role in patient assessment, education for healthcare professionals, and clinical supervision. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of podiatric care and enhance the lives of patients in need.

Qualifications

• Degree in Podiatry required; new graduates welcome.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose diverse podiatric conditions.
• Document patient notes accurately and timely.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and students.

Skills

Clinical diagnostic skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Recognised Degree in Podiatry

Tools

Diagnostic techniques

Clinical governance tools

Job description

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Do you have excellent (or emerging) clinical diagnostic and interpersonal skills?

Are you motivated to achieve great outcomes for Podiatry patients in Singapore?

If so then come and join our team.

An excellent opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated podiatrist to join our committed and progressive Podiatry team. We have a position available for an AH12 or AH13 Podiatrist.

Excellent time management, communication and organisational skills are essential. New graduates will rotate through all sub-specialties of Podiatry providing input into various multidisciplinary teams and managing a variety of foot problems arising from Diabetes, Vascular, Rheumatological, Dermatological and Musculoskeletal conditions. Training will be given, and an assigned mentor will guide you through a six-month competency development programme.

You will be able to demonstrate empathy, resilience, a methodical approach and an aptitude for problem solving using your own initiative.

You will assist in the triage of urgent and high-risk referrals from hospital-based Medical and Surgical teams as well as referrals from community-based medical practitioners.

You will also be involved in nail surgery, prevention clinics as well as mentoring students. There will be opportunity for specialist training in shockwave therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, compression bandaging, maggot debridement therapy and ultrasonic debridement therapy.

Part of the role will be providing input into the education of other health care professionals on the high-risk foot and other foot conditions.

You will be expected to take an active part in Professional Development and Clinical Supervision, developing yourself, along with others in the team, including students. The role is based within National University Hospital which is in the Western Cluster of Singapore.

The Challenges

• To assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
• Report to and liaise with referring doctor and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Document patient podiatry notes clearly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Charge patients accurately.
• Perform assessment and registration of new patients.
• Comply with clinical standard operating procedures.
• Comply with department policies in clinical governance, health and safety and infection control.
• Supervise Therapy Assistants and students in Podiatry.
• Practice within area of professional and clinical competence and seek support from supervisor / other healthcare professionals when appropriate.

The Requirements

• A recognised Degree in Podiatry
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and collaborative
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• New graduates welcome

Interested applicants are invited to email a detailed resume with a cover letter to [emailprotected]. Please use the following in the email subject: "Applying for position of Podiatrist”

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.