Specialist Podiatrist

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community services provider as a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist. This role offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to work in specialist clinics. Ideal for both experienced professionals and new graduates looking to develop their skills.

Benefits

Golden Hello payment of £2000

NHS pay and pensions

5% Fringe High-Cost Allowance

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Local Anaesthetic Certificate needed.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and diagnosing podiatric conditions.
• Developing treatment plans based on clinical need.
• Providing effective podiatric treatments.

Skills

Communication

Clinical Reasoning

Patient Empowerment

Education

HCPC Registered Podiatrist (BSc/MSc or equivalent)

Local Anaesthetic Certificate

Postgraduate education

Job description

Golden Hello eligible! A Golden Hello payment of £2000 (£1000 upon commencement and a further £1000 after successful completion of the 6th month probation) will be made, provided eligibility terms are met.

We have a position available for a Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist. We will also consider newer graduates wishing to develop into the post. Why join us? CSH is a unique organisation owned by its employees, allowing you to influence change. We focus on excellence in care to deliver better outcomes for our service users.

As a team, we have a strong record of career progression, nurturing talent, and encouraging development. The position offers opportunities to work in specialist clinics such as Nail Surgery, Musculoskeletal, and Wound Care, while also providing care to high and medium risk patients and assessing new patients. A domiciliary caseload is also part of the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to develop your skills in a more specialist role or for new graduates to progress from Band 5 to Band 6 over 12 months, contingent on successful completion of the developmental program.

Located in NW Surrey, this lively area offers excellent transport links into London and has beautiful outdoor spaces. This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for to join a great team and develop your career. Note: If you are newly qualified, you will start at Band 5 on the Band 5 pay scale.

Main duties of the job

Your role as a Band 6 Podiatrist will be to provide a highly effective, comprehensive foot health and protection service for the population of CSH Surrey at various clinical sites, including in patients' homes, working towards the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assessing, diagnosing, developing treatment plans, and providing effective podiatric treatments based on clinical need and evidence-based practice. Emphasis on patient empowerment and independence through education and information.
2. Working as an autonomous clinician within professional, departmental, and CSH guidelines, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and advising patients, carers, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
3. Maintaining accurate records, participating in clinical rotations, and engaging in clinical supervision and reflective practice.
4. Staying updated with clinical and professional developments, maintaining CPD and mandatory training, and participating in professional development reviews.
5. Communicating effectively with patients, carers, relatives, GPs, and other health professionals.

Please see the attached job specification for further details.

Please note we DO NOT offer UKVI sponsorship.

About us

CSH Surrey, part of the NHS, is Surrey's largest and longest-established NHS community services provider, employing over 1500 staff who receive NHS pay, pensions, and a 5% Fringe High-Cost Allowance.

We offer excellent training and development opportunities, including the Care Certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate program, and various management and leadership courses.

We care about our staff through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our employee council, The Voice, ensures staff voices are heard at the board level. CSH is a diverse organization, and we welcome passionate, person-focused individuals to apply.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria. For reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team.

Job responsibilities

Role Summary

To provide a highly effective, comprehensive foot health service for the population of CSH Surrey.

• To assess needs and deliver quality podiatric care in various settings across CSH Surrey, maintaining patients' mobility, independence, and preventing disability.

Clinical Duties

• Assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans, and provide effective podiatric treatments, often for patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular issues, disabilities, and other vulnerable groups.
• Provide early intervention to enable long-term benefits.
• Educate and empower patients to manage their foot health independently, including education sessions for new and existing patients.
• Work across diverse sites, including patients' homes, clinics, GP practices, and hospitals, often independently, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams when necessary.
• Manage clinical risks within your caseload, seeking guidance as needed.
• Perform diagnostic procedures with appropriate equipment, interpret and report findings.
• Conduct neurological and vascular assessments, wound management, and minor surgical interventions such as nail surgeries.
• Prescribe, manufacture, and dispense orthotics and insoles, referring to specialists as needed.
• Maintain a domiciliary caseload, managing appointments and using clinical time effectively.
• Keep comprehensive, accurate records and update patient histories.
• Participate in clinical supervision, reflective practice, and teaching of students and junior staff.

Professional

• Work autonomously within guidelines, using clinical reasoning for positive outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of scope of practice and collaborate with peers and professionals.
• Stay current with clinical and professional developments, maintaining a professional portfolio and CPD hours.
• Engage in clinical governance activities, audits, and standard development.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in personal development plans.

Organizational

• Align with the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.
• Manage operational aspects of assigned clinics, including supplies, equipment, and health and safety compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation and utilization of IT systems.
• Report accidents, incidents, and equipment issues promptly.
• Secure clinic rooms, equipment, and supplies during visits.

Communication & Working Relationships

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives, and health professionals, providing clear information and support.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to team meetings and service development.
• Participate in health promotion activities and liaise with administrative staff as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Podiatrist (BSc/MSc or equivalent)
• Local Anaesthetic Certificate
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Postgraduate education, CPD, and professional portfolio

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.