Specialist Podiatrist

Job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and passionate podiatrist looking for a flexible and supportive team to work in?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Podiatrist to work as an integral member of the integrated high risk podiatry service.

Working as part an integrated hospital and Community service working in tandem with the diabetes, vascular and orthopaedic services, and also the district and practice nursing teams. The podiatry service is very much at the heart of the Multi-disciplinary team.

There is ongoing support from these services, with the opportunity to spend time in theatre, and participate in audit.

The department has study days to facilitate development.

Main duties of the job

Specialist Podiatrist Band 7

The successful applicant will be required to work as an integrated autonomous practitioner, responsible for assessing, diagnosing, care planning, and delivering treatment to patients with a wide range of clinical needs. These patients will be high need high risk patients, with a number of conditions such as diabetes and peripheral arterial disease, and a co morbidities.

Care plan development, execution and revision of the plans will be undertaken; this would be alongside the various other health care professionals including practice and district nurses, tissue viability nurses

The post holder must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work alone and as part of a team. Commitment to patient care is paramount as you will be assisting them in achieving their maximum potential.

The post holder will be encouraged to take part in various CPD activities including clinical support, and in- house training during team meetings, and staff meetings.

The post holder should be able to drive and have their own car to travel around the district.

There is an opportunity to be involved with audit and research.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.

Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.