Podiatrist - Band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

To be responsible and accountable for the complex assessment, diagnosisand treatment of new and existing patients with a wide variety of Podiatriccomplaints.

This includes diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders,vascular and neurological disorders, systemic diseases, chronic pathologies,emergency treatments, wound management, paediatrics, deformities, and nail and skin pathologies.You will be expected to treat a wide variety of patient groups including those with special needs, the housebound, children, the elderly adults, vulnerable groups and those from different cultural backgrounds with the possibility of communication barriers,

To demonstrate sound clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of serious and high-risk pathologies, whilst keeping fully informed of current best practice and becoming involved with the development, updating and implementation of evidence based practice guidelines.

The provision, organisation and evaluation of highly specialised Podiatric care plans tailored to patients medical needs with regular review and the ability to identify and co-ordinate further interventions.

Make referrals to other specialists from within the department and outside,facilitating safe and appropriate discharge where indicated.

To be aware and recognise the contribution of our assessment within thewhole health care package/profile

To undertake specialist diabetes and high-risk sessions for the assessmentand treatment of patients where duties will include:

Undertaking Diabetic foot assessments and diabetic foot management andeducation.

Working with challenging groups including those with mental healthproblemsManagement of foot ulcersTo identify risk factors and to prioritise patients into risk categoriesTo arrange emergency admission into hospital when indicatedProviding emergency clinical and domiciliary careTo participate in department rotations through areas of clinical speciality, for example, Nail surgery, MSK and Acute rotations at our hospital sites, Biomechanics, Podopaediatrics and Homeless Shelters.

To provide care in a variety of settings often involving the ability to work alone and independently, and also with the Podiatry team. Such settings will include (but is not limited to):Community Health Centres, Residential and Nursing Homes, Patients Homes

To be able and willing to work in some areas with high levels of socialdeprivation.

To have highly developed physical skills, precision hand/eye coordinationrequiring frequent concentration for prolonged periods, and a comprehensive knowledge base, for example, highly skilled debridement techniques for acute/chronic, neuropathic and ischaemic wounds.

To conduct local anaesthetic techniques and minor surgery procedureswithout assistance, with the ability to manage anaphylactic shock if required.

To be responsible for the professional day-to-day coordination andmanagement of patients caseloads and clinics. This will involve goodcommunication with other podiatrists and administrative staff to maintain good working relationships and communication.

To ensure Trust standards and policies are adhered to.

To be responsible for maintaining professional, accurate and comprehensive patient records using the S.O.A.P format, managing appointment systems and maintaining, monitoring and securing equipment, instruments, pharmacy and stock levels.

To contribute to the strategic development and improvement of existingservices and facilitate the instigation of new service development by working as part of an innovative team.

Participate in audit and service evaluation.

To be safely involved in the provision of Foot Health education andappropriate specialist advice sensitively to patients, relatives and careers, and to organise and participate in health promotion activities and training events to groups, colleagues, professionals and individuals.

To frequently prescribe and apply the application of technology formeasurement, monitoring and treatment using specialist complex equipment such as Gait analysis systems and Doppler ultrasound.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treating high risk caseload
• Experience in assessing patients (medical, neurological and vascular status)
• Experience of domiciliary work
• Broad clinical experience in general Podiatry

Desirable

• Experience of working in a MDT Diabetic Foot Clinic
• Experience of treating MSK conditions
• Experience of minor surgery techniques

Skills

Essential

• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills shown through quality of application submitted
• Commitment to continuous improvement of service

Desirable

• Interdisciplinary working skills
• Skills in supervising and training others
• Skills in clinical audit

Relevant Qualification

Essential

• Degree or a Diploma in Podiatry
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Relevant MSc
• Driving licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Artesian Podiatry Centre

94 Alscot Road

London

SE1 3GG

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)