Job summary
The post entails to be part of a motivated team. Working independently and within a team mainly in community and as required other settings providing a high standard of quality clinical care. To assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care programmes for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs including vascular problems, diabetes, rheumatology and MSK.
The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage their owndomiciliary caseload, support podiatry assistants, newly qualified staff and students.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified clinician to deliver Podiatric care in a variety of community clinics and domiciliary settings throughout Ealing.
The successful candidates will be joining a progressive and forward-thinking team who share a great passion and vision in improving care for patients with Podiatric Conditions.
We are looking for a Podiatrist who should be enthusiastic and highly motivated, with the ability to work autonomously delivering patient care including the management of high-risk patients, Biomechanical/Musculoskeletal conditions and Nail Surgery.
You will be responsible for the assessment, care planning and treatment of patients on a daily basis.
You should be highly organised, working on your own initiative. You should be aware of professional and national guidelines, be up to date with current best practice and be able to demonstrate your interest in continued professional development and clinical audits.
Applications are invited with BSc /Diploma in Podiatry HCPC registered podiatrists with twelve months continuous experience in a wide range of podiatry specialisms who are keen to advance their clinical and professional skills.
We actively encourage CPD, building on sound clinical guidelines.
For further details please refer to the job description & person specification.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work independently in a variety of community and where necessary in acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care showing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the competencies for a band 6 Podiatrist.
You will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including but not limited to acute and chronic complex long term conditions (LTC), chronic diseases, vascular and wound management.
You will be expected to work with Specialist leads to support care plans. You will be expected to plan and manage caseloads. You will ensure effectively screening patients, providing assessments and treatment plans for People with Long term disorders, Rheumatic Inflammatory disorders, Learning Difficulties, Stroke , Mental Health and physical health disorders within all clinical care settings and provide educational opportunities to both podiatry and other health and social care staff and patients alike to promote an understanding of Long term conditions and the importance of foot function for people affected by LTC, dysfunction or Progressive Conditions.
You will autonomously assess, manage, treat, educate, train others and help create pathways for complex caseloads with the Specialist leads, consisting of and including patients with: acute and chronic diabetic/non diabetic foot problems, pre and post-operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problems, rheumatological problems, immunological problems, dermatological problems, neurological problems and mental health problems using appropriate diagnostic techniques, knowledge, skills and tools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work independently in a variety of community and where necessary in acute settings, providing a high standard of quality clinical care showing the knowledge and skills needed to meet the competencies for a band 6 Podiatrist.
You will assess, diagnose, develop and implement individualised care plans for patients with a wide variety of clinical needs, including but not limited to acute and chronic complex long term conditions (LTC), chronic diseases, vascular and wound management.
You will be expected to work with Specialist leads to support care plans. You will be expected to plan and manage caseloads. You will ensure effectively screening patients, providing assessments and treatment plans for People with Long term disorders, Rheumatic Inflammatory disorders, Learning Difficulties, Stroke , Mental Health and physical health disorders within all clinical care settings and provide educational opportunities to both podiatry and other health and social care staff and patients alike to promote an understanding of Long term conditions and the importance of foot function for people affected by LTC, dysfunction or Progressive Conditions.
You will autonomously assess, manage, treat, educate, train others and help create pathways for complex caseloads with the Specialist leads, consisting of and including patients with: acute and chronic diabetic/non diabetic foot problems, pre and post-operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problems, rheumatological problems, immunological problems, dermatological problems, neurological problems and mental health problems using appropriate diagnostic techniques, knowledge, skills and tools.
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- Podiatry professional qualification
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
- Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development
- Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
- Evidence of Specialist study and training in LTC e.g. RCPOD Diabetic Foot Module.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a High-risk caseload.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
- The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
- In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NICE clinical guidelines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills.
- Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Neurorehabilitation, Rheumatology/Orthopaedic Consultants and other specialists in this field.
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
- Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach.
- Ability to critically reflect on and improve own practice applying evidence based practice
Others
Desirable
- Car driver and has access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Education and Experience
Essential
- Podiatry professional qualification
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
- Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development
- Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
- Evidence of Specialist study and training in LTC e.g. RCPOD Diabetic Foot Module.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a High-risk caseload.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
- The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
- In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NICE clinical guidelines.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills.
- Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Neurorehabilitation, Rheumatology/Orthopaedic Consultants and other specialists in this field.
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
- Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
- A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach.
- Ability to critically reflect on and improve own practice applying evidence based practice
Others
Desirable
- Car driver and has access to a car for work purposes
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.
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).
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.
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).
