Hastings & St Leonards PCN Podiatrist

Job summary

Hastings Primary Care Network is seeking a skilled and compassionate Podiatrist to join our dynamic team. As a network comprising nine GP practices, serving a combined patient population of 100,000, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will primarily focus on providing diabetic foot checks within the population, with a particular emphasis on nursing homes. However, they will also undertake various other primary care podiatry services.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and regular diabetic foot checks, identifying potential complications and providing appropriate interventions to prevent and manage foot-related conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, and specialists, to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with diabetic foot conditions.
• Provide primary care podiatry services, including the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of common foot ailments such as corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, and fungal infections.
• Offer preventive care and advice on foot health, footwear, and orthotics, tailored to individual patient needs.
• Perform routine foot care procedures, such as nail trimming, foot hygiene, and basic wound management.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about foot health, diabetes management, and the importance of regular foot examinations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve the quality of podiatry services, participate in clinical audits, and implement evidence-based practice.

About us

Hastings and St. Leonards Primary Care Network is a large PCN comprising 9 GP practices that serve a population of 100,000 patients. The network team works closely with each of the constituent practices to provide collaborative services, resolve shared problems and explore shared opportunities. The PCN team includes a dedicated infrastructure of Clinical Directors, Practice Representatives, Operational and Financial Management and Clinical and Non-Clinical Service teams including Covid Vaccination, Health Coaching, Clinical Pharmacy, First Contact Physiotherapy, Social Prescribing and Occupational Therapy.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Professional development opportunities, including support for continuing education and training.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment within a forward-thinking primary care network.
• Opportunities for professional networking and collaboration with specialists in the field.