Job summary
Golden Hello eligible! A Golden
Hello payment of £2000 (£1000 upon commencement and further £1000 following successful
completion of 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 that means you are in a
position 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 within. The position offers the opportunity to work in specialist clinics: Nail surgery,
Musculoskeletal and Wound care, whilst delivering care to existing high and medium risk patients and
assessment of new patients. A domiciliary caseload is also part of the service provision.
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 over12 months, conditional on successfully completing the
developmental program.
Located in NW Surrey, this is a lively area offering great transport
links into London, whilst having the advantage of wonderful outdoor spaces. This could be the opportunity you have been waiting
for, to join a great team and develop your career. NB. If you are newly qualified you will start at a 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 a variety of clinical sites including in the patient's own
home, working towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.
Including:
Assessing, diagnosis, develop treatment plans and providing effective
podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need
and evidence based practice. Care should have an emphasis on patient
empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help
patients manage their own foot needs.
Working as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and
CSH guidelines, part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a
source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.
Will maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records, participate in
specialist clinical rotations and actively participate in clinical support
(clinical supervision) utilising reflective practice.
Keep up to date with clinical and professional developments, maintain
CPD and mandatory training and actively participate in Professional development
reviews.
To communicate effectively with all patients, carers, relatives, GP's,
other Health professionals, colleagues and administrative support.
Please see the attached job
specification for further details
Please note we do NOT offer UKVI
sponsorship.
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
To provide a highly effective,
comprehensive foot health service for the population of CSH Surrey.
Principal
Duties
- To work as an integral member of the
podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care
to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites. This requires
a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatric practice to provide
specialised, high quality responsive podiatric treatment to maintain patients
mobility, independence and prevention of disability.
Principle Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- To assess, diagnose, develop specialised
treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem
solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. This is
frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities
and other vulnerable groups.
- To provide early intervention whenever
possible to enable long term gain.
- To commit to the philosophy of care with
an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and
information to help patients manage their own foot needs. This will include
providing education sessions for new and current patients.
- To provide services at a wide variety of
sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and
in challenging conditions, often working in isolation. The post holder will be
expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a
source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.
- To manage clinical risk within own
patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
- To obtain informed consent prior to
treatment plans commencing.
- To ensure all patients are appropriately
assessed prior to referring to the assistant grade.
- To undertake diagnostic procedures
effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, Doppler ultrasound.
Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.
- To be proficient in comprehensive
neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology
and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
- The post holder will be responsible for
carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia
and minor surgery.
- To undertake specialist surgical
intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and
chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
- To undertake basic biomechanical
assessments in order to prescribe, manufacture and dispense orthotics or simple
insoles referring to specialist service as required.
- To maintain a domiciliary caseload. This
includes working with admin teams to book appointments and using clinical time
effectively.
- To maintain clear, comprehensive and
accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and
work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
- To actively participate in clinical
support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to
ensure quality of care for all service users.
- To teach and assess students, newly
qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
Professional
- To work as an autonomous clinician
within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning
and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical
outcomes for patients.
- To be aware of ones own scope of
practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary.
- To keep up to date with clinical and
professional developments.
- To maintain and update individual
Professional Portfolio, and achieve statutory hours of CPD per year.
- To participate in departmental clinical
governance initiatives for example collection of audit data, contributing and
supporting the development of clinical standards.
- To attend all mandatory training in line
with CSH Surrey employment and professional need.
- To actively participate in personal
development plans (PDPs), team objectives and life-long learning.
Organisational
- To work towards achieving the objectives
and values of CSH Surrey.
- To be responsible for the operational
management of an assigned clinical base. This includes controlled pharmacy
supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and
safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies
in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained
at all times for self and others, assuming responsibility to follow problems up
and report faults / irregularities to the appropriate person e.g. team leader,
estates department.
- To be responsible for recording clinical
activities and outcomes and referring patients (as required) using the electronic
patient system (currently RiO, soon to be EMIS).
- To use IT systems appropriately.
- To report all clinical and non-clinical
accidents or near misses promptly and when required, co-operating with any
investigations undertaken.
- To be responsible for security of clinic
rooms, equipment and supplies (especially controlled items), when working at
any clinic site or on a domiciliary visit.
Communication & Working Relationships
- To communicate effectively with all
patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot
care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems. Understanding
pathology and prognosis of different medical conditions, to ensure that
patients are fully aware of their foot risk status. Provide empathy and support
to patients as required.
- Regular effective communication with GPs,
Allied Health Professionals, Tissue Viability Nurses, District Nurses,
Practice Nurses, Multi Disciplinary Teams, Health Visitors, Carers, Social
Services and peers to ensure co-ordinated delivery of care.
- To provide health promotional activities
with individuals and groups (patients and healthcare professionals) for
example, foot health education sessions as well as individually tailored
education during treatments.
- To liaise with administrative and
clerical staff as the post requires.
- To contribute to the development of
patient care by actively participating in team and department meetings and
supporting colleagues and peers. This includes reviewing case studies and
sharing best practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Summary
To provide a highly effective,
comprehensive foot health service for the population of CSH Surrey.
Principal
Duties
- To work as an integral member of the
podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care
to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites. This requires
a general knowledge of all aspects of podiatric practice to provide
specialised, high quality responsive podiatric treatment to maintain patients
mobility, independence and prevention of disability.
Principle Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- To assess, diagnose, develop specialised
treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem
solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice. This is
frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes,
rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities
and other vulnerable groups.
- To provide early intervention whenever
possible to enable long term gain.
- To commit to the philosophy of care with
an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and
information to help patients manage their own foot needs. This will include
providing education sessions for new and current patients.
- To provide services at a wide variety of
sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and
in challenging conditions, often working in isolation. The post holder will be
expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a
source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.
- To manage clinical risk within own
patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
- To obtain informed consent prior to
treatment plans commencing.
- To ensure all patients are appropriately
assessed prior to referring to the assistant grade.
- To undertake diagnostic procedures
effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, Doppler ultrasound.
Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.
- To be proficient in comprehensive
neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology
and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
- The post holder will be responsible for
carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia
and minor surgery.
- To undertake specialist surgical
intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and
chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
- To undertake basic biomechanical
assessments in order to prescribe, manufacture and dispense orthotics or simple
insoles referring to specialist service as required.
- To maintain a domiciliary caseload. This
includes working with admin teams to book appointments and using clinical time
effectively.
- To maintain clear, comprehensive and
accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and
work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
- To actively participate in clinical
support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to
ensure quality of care for all service users.
- To teach and assess students, newly
qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
Professional
- To work as an autonomous clinician
within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning
and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical
outcomes for patients.
- To be aware of ones own scope of
practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary.
- To keep up to date with clinical and
professional developments.
- To maintain and update individual
Professional Portfolio, and achieve statutory hours of CPD per year.
- To participate in departmental clinical
governance initiatives for example collection of audit data, contributing and
supporting the development of clinical standards.
- To attend all mandatory training in line
with CSH Surrey employment and professional need.
- To actively participate in personal
development plans (PDPs), team objectives and life-long learning.
Organisational
- To work towards achieving the objectives
and values of CSH Surrey.
- To be responsible for the operational
management of an assigned clinical base. This includes controlled pharmacy
supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and
safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies
in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies.
- Ensure equipment is properly maintained
at all times for self and others, assuming responsibility to follow problems up
and report faults / irregularities to the appropriate person e.g. team leader,
estates department.
- To be responsible for recording clinical
activities and outcomes and referring patients (as required) using the electronic
patient system (currently RiO, soon to be EMIS).
- To use IT systems appropriately.
- To report all clinical and non-clinical
accidents or near misses promptly and when required, co-operating with any
investigations undertaken.
- To be responsible for security of clinic
rooms, equipment and supplies (especially controlled items), when working at
any clinic site or on a domiciliary visit.
Communication & Working Relationships
- To communicate effectively with all
patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot
care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems. Understanding
pathology and prognosis of different medical conditions, to ensure that
patients are fully aware of their foot risk status. Provide empathy and support
to patients as required.
- Regular effective communication with GPs,
Allied Health Professionals, Tissue Viability Nurses, District Nurses,
Practice Nurses, Multi Disciplinary Teams, Health Visitors, Carers, Social
Services and peers to ensure co-ordinated delivery of care.
- To provide health promotional activities
with individuals and groups (patients and healthcare professionals) for
example, foot health education sessions as well as individually tailored
education during treatments.
- To liaise with administrative and
clerical staff as the post requires.
- To contribute to the development of
patient care by actively participating in team and department meetings and
supporting colleagues and peers. This includes reviewing case studies and
sharing best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist (BSc/MSc (pre reg) or equivalent)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Car Driver (Full Licence)
- Post graduate education / CPD / Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- See the job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Podiatrist (BSc/MSc (pre reg) or equivalent)
- Local Anaesthetic Certificate
- Car Driver (Full Licence)
- Post graduate education / CPD / Professional Portfolio
Desirable
- See the job Description and Person Specification attached.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
