Podiatrist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Central London is looking for a Podiatrist to provide day-to-day clinical care. In this Band 5 role, you will be responsible for assessing and managing podiatric care for diverse patient populations. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Car lease scheme

Flexible working options

Training and development

Qualifications

• BSc in Podiatric Medicine or equivalent.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to a diverse range of podiatry patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure seamless patient care.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Empathy

Clinical knowledge

Education

BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine

Registration with the Health Professions Council

Certificate in local anaesthesia

POM certificate

Job description

Central London Community Heath NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Brent Adult and Children's Community services.

We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working with the changing landscape of the NHS and a greater emphasis on population health. All being delivered with the support and leadership of a forward thinking Senior Management Team.

You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing day-to-day leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to educate patients and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 5 role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established division that has good relationships with the emerging Integrated Neighbourhood Teams, Local authority and Local acute Trust.

If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application!

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality care to a diverse range of podiatry patients in a wide variety of settings.

To assess diagnose, treat, plan, and manage the podiatric (lower limb and foot care) needs of the local and transient populations in a wide variety of settings, in order to maintain patient mobility and independence.

To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other care providers to ensure seamless care delivery for all patients and where appropriate to liaise with and refer and work under direction of Band 6.

The post holder will be expected to undertake appropriate clinical rotation(s) and will be supported by supervision and mentoring sessions.

The post holder will, with their manager identify their knowledge and skills and will be encouraged to work towards the skills and knowledge level of a Specialist Podiatrist.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

• To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools; to adopt a problem-solving approach to patient care, ensuring that all clients treated have an agreed treatment plan
• To create and implement tailored treatment and care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimens for a range of patient groups including those in the at risk categories, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies.
• This includes patients with the following conditions (this list is not exhaustive):-
• Chronic Disease, for example Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Neurological and vascular disorders, Parkinsons Disease, Peripheral Vascular Disease
• HIV
• Polypharmacy
• Maintenance of tissue viability
• Mental Health
• Learning Difficulties
• Musculoskeletal trauma and injury
• To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care

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

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
• POM certificate

Experience

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

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
• Knowledge of RCOP 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

Other

• Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers gaining compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
• 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
• IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing

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.

£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum inclusive of HCAS