Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Specialist Podiatrist to join their community clinics. The role involves providing specialized assessment and treatment for complex patient needs, including management of foot complications. Applicants should hold a BSc in Podiatry, have current HCPC registration, and experience with high-risk patients. This full-time position offers a salary of £46,419 to £55,046 a year, along with the support of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• One year's postgraduate work experience.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Experience with high-risk patients and diabetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist podiatric assessment and treatment.
• Deliver treatment planning for foot complications.
• Participate in nail surgery and ulcer management.

Skills

Advanced hands-on experience in treatment of high-risk patients

Ability to create and follow treatment plans

Effective communication

Education

BSc (Pod) or equivalent

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist. We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative podiatrist to work within our Specialist Podiatry Service in Tower Hamlets within community clinics; domiciliary setting and Mile End Hospital. You will be involved daily in our Emergency Clinic Monday to Friday, which provides Gold standard active wound care.

Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach to a varied and complex caseload as part of a multidisciplinary community foot health services team.
• Deliver treatment planning for foot complications (e.g., diabetes, vascular/ischaemic long-term conditions) and be part of the foot protection team treating foot ulceration within community health services.
• Participate in nail surgery and ulcer management clinics as required.
• Contribute to the Emergency Clinic activities (Gold standard active wound care), and support in planning and delivering services to improve care, experience and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc (Pod) or equivalent; One year's postgraduate work experience; Current HCPC registration.
• Desirable: Postgraduate qualification; Current UK driving licence.

Experience

• Essential: Postgraduate work experience with high-risk patients and diabetics; experience of clinics with complex and varied pathologies; ability to create and follow treatment plans and liaise with other professionals.
• Desirable: Experience managing stock within a budget.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced hands-on experience in treatment of high-risk patients.
• Maintain equipment/machinery and ensure COSHH-compliant storage of pharmacy stocks.
• Manage a week-to-week domiciliary caseload and administer according to department guidelines.
• Develop and implement specialized individual treatment plans and obtain patient consent for surgical interventions as required; communicate clearly and consider cultural factors.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently in primary and secondary care settings (hospital clinics, ward rounds, community clinics, GP practices, residential homes, patients' homes, Mental Health units).

Personal and People Development

• Support administration staff; participate in Clinical Governance initiatives; contribute to departmental policies and procedures; assist in managing and implementing change.
• Desirable: Supervise foot-care assistants and students; assist in education and mentoring of junior staff.

Communication

• Attend monthly podiatry team meetings and locality multidisciplinary meetings; review patient progress and refer as necessary; maintain patient notes in line with Trust requirements.

Other requirements

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act requirements.
• UK registration: Current UK professional registration required.

Employer details

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 a year, Agenda for Change Band 6, Permanent, Full-time