Job summary
About Us
First Community Health and Care is situated in the heart of the South
East with excellent transportation links to the capital. We are a small and
friendly organisation, with a range of therapy services working across a
variety of clinical sites located in e.g. Redhill, Caterham, Horley and
Oxted.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic HCPC registered
Podiatrist. The vacancy is full time permanent position Band 6.
We would consider part-time, job share and do offer flexible working
to support a balance between work and personal life.
You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and work
within a supportive and stimulating multidisciplinary community environment.
You will need to be an enthusiastic, flexible and an adaptive team player.
You will communicate well with other team members and patients whilst being
punctual, reliable and committed to providing a high-level of patient care.
We work primarily in community clinics; however, you may see some patients in
care homes and their own homes too.
Main duties of the job
The post involves working autonomously with a wide-range of patients focusing on wound care at a specialist level including supporting the High Risk lead provide specialist podiatry intervention at East Surrey Hospital. Direct access to advanced wound care treatments including a range of offloading appliances.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide care in both clinical and domiciliary settings taking a pro-active approach in the prevention, assessment and management of wounds involving patients with complex medical needs. The role will involve rotations within nail surgery & podiatry clinic as well as the opportunity to work within the Multi-Disciplinary Diabetic Foot Team clinic when required.
You will be guided by comprehensive policies and a supportive team, to assess, diagnose, develop, and implement individual programs of care for patients. Our patients present with a wide range of clinical needs, including acute and chronic neuropathies, chronic diseases, vascular problems and wound management.
First Community Health and Care offers you an opportunity to develop your clinical skills to promote patient-centred community and outpatient care.
About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)
First Community is a staff owned
social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across
east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We
are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people,
First-rate value.
First Community is a great place
to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its
full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality
training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work
life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension,
flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.
Please talk to us before applying
or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your
needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs
where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the
role.
At First Community we welcome
applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+
candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process,
including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is integral to
First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
Assessing and treating
own caseload of podiatry patients who may have complex presentations whilst
maintaining own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Treating a podiatry
diabetes, high risk and vascular caseload, who may present with a variety of
symptoms.
Providing a high standard
of clinical work which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior
staff, assistants and students.
Treat a general routine
caseload and participate in the nail surgery sessions.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated
caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with
regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
Please refer to the supporting documents for the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for:
Assessing and treating
own caseload of podiatry patients who may have complex presentations whilst
maintaining own records as an autonomous practitioner.
Treating a podiatry
diabetes, high risk and vascular caseload, who may present with a variety of
symptoms.
Providing a high standard
of clinical work which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior
staff, assistants and students.
Treat a general routine
caseload and participate in the nail surgery sessions.
To accept clinical responsibility for a designated
caseload of patients and to organise this efficiently and effectively with
regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
Please refer to the supporting documents for the full job description.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive, empathetic manner
- Reliable
- Able to work unsocial hours
- Ability to travel between sites and work in the community
Desirable
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Skills
Essential
- Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Basic presentation skills
- Total Contact Casting and other casting techniques
Experience
Essential
- Good evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes and high risk foot
- Experience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge of diabetes, high risk & MSK conditions, impact and management.
- Clinical knowledge of MSK conditions, impact and management.
- Up-to-date in Podiatric MSK, diabetes and high risk theory and practice.
- Working knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE Guidance and current NHS initiatives in High Risk & MSK Care
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS legislation and its relevance to the Podiatry Service
- Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to this field of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Post-graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Member of a recognised Podiatry Association
- Evidence of a Society Diabetic Foot Module or similar equivalent training
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Sensitive, empathetic manner
- Reliable
- Able to work unsocial hours
- Ability to travel between sites and work in the community
Desirable
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Skills
Essential
- Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field
- Articulate and good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Basic presentation skills
- Total Contact Casting and other casting techniques
Experience
Essential
- Good evidence of post qualification experience including the assessment and management of the diabetes and high risk foot
- Experience of working as part of a Podiatry Team and/or MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of student or podiatry assistant supervision
Knowledge
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge of diabetes, high risk & MSK conditions, impact and management.
- Clinical knowledge of MSK conditions, impact and management.
- Up-to-date in Podiatric MSK, diabetes and high risk theory and practice.
- Working knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks, NICE Guidance and current NHS initiatives in High Risk & MSK Care
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS legislation and its relevance to the Podiatry Service
- Knowledge of pharmacology relevant to this field of practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
- Post-graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
Desirable
- Member of a recognised Podiatry Association
- Evidence of a Society Diabetic Foot Module or similar equivalent training
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).
