Locum Podiatrist

spectrumhealth; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive clinical support

Clear career pathways

Flexible working options

CPD calendar

Discounted health insurance

Additional paid leave (Me Day)

Monthly health & wellness allowance

Job summary

spectrumhealth is seeking experienced Locum Podiatrists to provide clinic cover across Dublin and Kildare, working a minimum of 30-40 hours per week.

The ideal candidate must have a BSc/MSc in Podiatry, CORU registration, and about 2 years of relevant private practice experience. You will treat a variety of foot ailments and work closely with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. Flexible contracts are available to suit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Full Irish driving licence with own transport is essential.
• Minimum of two years post-qualification relevant experience is required.
• Experience in private practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat various skin ailments and provide foot care.
• Assess and treat ingrown toenails.
• Educate patients on foot and ankle care.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Write patient case notes and manage payments.

Skills

Patient care

Physical examination

Communication

Infection control awareness

Management skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Podiatry

CORU registration

Podiatry Ireland membership

Job description

Who are we looking for?

For us at Spectrum it’s all about building the best team to help people achieve their health goals. This makes for happy patients and happy team members!

We’re currently looking experienced Locum Podiatrists to provide clinic cover across our Dublin and Kildare locations working a minimum of 30-40 hours per week.

Candidates must hold current CORU registration, have a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification relevant private practice experience, and be willing to travel to clinic locations across Dublin and Kildare as required. Full Irish driving licence and own transport is essential.

The FTE for this role is €50,000-€77,000 per annum, with potential earnings of up to €100,000 with commission.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive clinical support structure
• Clear career pathways across clinical and leadership roles
• Work variety – we provide multiple specialist services and provide training in each
• Flexible working – we can cater for full or part time contracts and shifts to suit your lifestyle
• CPD calendar including both internal and external speakers
• CPD bursaries to assist funding external courses
• Study leave
• Robust systems to help our team provide the best care for their patients
• Discounted health insurance
• Annual leave that increases with length of service
• Me Day – an additional day leave to try something new
• Monthly health & wellness allowance

What is the role and what are your responsibilities?

• Treat a variety of skin ailments such as verruca’s, corns, calluses, etc.
• Assess and treat ingrown toenails, clipping toe nails and general feet tidy up
• Treat patients with diabetes at increased risk of foot disease who require preventative care and assistance
• Determine the condition of a patient’s feet, ankles, or lower legs by reviewing his or her medical history, listening to the patient’s concerns, and performing a physical examination
• Diagnose foot, ankle, and lower-leg problems through physical exams, and other methods
• Provide treatment for foot, ankle, and lower leg ailments, such as prescribing special shoe inserts (orthotics) to improve and correct foot and ankle deformities
• Give advice and instruction on foot and ankle care and on general wellness techniques
• Educate patients on how to improve and/or improve conditions
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals, such as GP’s, physios and other members of multi‑disciplinary teams, to exchange information about the background and progress of patients and refer patients to other physicians or specialists if they detect larger health problems, such as diabetes
• Meet continuous education requirements and maintain an up to date CPD folder
• Write patient case notes and reports and collect statistics; as well as managing their payments, and issue receipts
• Place stock orders and log repairs
• In some cases, supervise student and junior podiatrists and enhance your teaching skills
• Manage clinical risk and have excellent infection control awareness
• Be caring, compassionate and professional and always have the patient at the core of everything you do
• Help with creating blogs and content for social media and other marketing channels
• Work with the marketing team and provide them with on the ground feedback from time to time

What experience and qualifications do I need?

• BSc or MSc in Podiatry (essential)
• Full Irish driving licence (essential)
• Minimum of two years post‑qualification experience (essential)
• CORU registration (essential)
• Podiatry Ireland membership (essential)
• Professional indemnity insurance (essential)
• Private practice experience (preferred)