Job summary
New graduates are welcome to apply for this position
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Podiatrist to join our friendly team within NELFT. New graduates and final year Podiatry students are welcome to apply for this position.Our Podiatry Department is a forward thinking, busy service providing Podiatry Services to GPs in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge & Waltham Forest. The population that we serve are both multi-cultural and diverse. We work in a variety of locations including community, hospital and domiciliary settings and a car is therefore a desirable for this role.
Our client base is primarily high-risk and you will be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetic, rheumatoid and vascular / ischaemic long-term conditions. We are committed to CPD and training initiatives to achieve personal as well as service objectives.
Main duties of the job
We are specifically looking for Podiatrists who:oAre flexible and can demonstrate initiative, and enjoy working as part of a team. oHave good organisational and clinical skills, and are keen to support clinical excellence by developing "best practice".oAre committed to robust treatment planning and patient discharge.oAre keen to undertake audit and research.The main responsibilities of the post: The post holder will be responsible for general podiatric services and will act as a Podiatrist in NELFT and will be clinically responsible for community and domiciliary services provided to patients in NELFT. Primarily based within the Havering team,with some duties within Barking & Dagenham; but may also be required at times to workin the other NELFT teams of Redbridgeand Waltham Forest.
- Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, planning and implementing and evaluating care for a wide range of general clinical needs
- Ensuring that a high quality and evidence based treatment is provided.
- Working within codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Support peers and the team leader and be an effective team member whilst also working using your own initiative.
- Actively involved in the provision of foot health education and advice to patients, relatives and carers and participate in training events where appropriate
- To manage a caseload within the allocated time including domiciliary patients.
About us
Will undertake a predominantly high risk clinical role at any locality according to current priority / demand on the service including assessment and treatment of patients with multiple pathologies formulating treatment plans based on clinical findings.Have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with podiatrists in the acute setting and other health and social care professionals and agencies both within the organisation and externally as required.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction.
High Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,108 to a maximum of £5,177).
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition you will be given the opportunity to develop a special clinical interest by rotation into specialist areas such as Wound care, Biomechanics and Nail Surgery.We also support the training of Podiatry students and our Podiatrists are actively involved in a clinical educator programme with the University of East London.Therefore if you work well under pressure, enjoy treating high-risk patients with challenging foot problems and have excellent communication skills, this job could be for you!
- Are flexible and can demonstrate initiative, and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Have good organisational and clinical skills, and are keen to support clinical excellence by developing "best practice".
- Are committed to robust assessment, treatment planning and patient discharge.
- Are keen to undertake audit and research.
The post holder will be responsible for general podiatric services and will act as a Podiatrist in NELFT and will be clinically responsible for community and domiciliary services provided to patients in NELFT, primarily based in Havering, but may be required to work in other NELFT podiatry teams.
The post holder will be a member of the team who has specialist general skills and will be responsible for providing evidence based comprehensive assessment and diagnosis based on clinical findings and support the team by delivering general and high risk podiatry care within a variety of care pathways, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
Will provide training and education opportunities for other health professionals and patients to promote an understanding of foot care and self-care including falls prevention.
Support Podiatry Care Pathway leads, especially the Foot Protection Team contributing to policies and procedures, relating to the management and diagnosis of diabetes in the community.
Have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health care professionals in the organisation.
Will undertake a predominantly high risk clinical role at any locality according to current priority / demand on the service including assessment and treatment of patients with multiple pathologies formulating treatment plans based on clinical findings.
Have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with podiatrists in the acute setting and other health and social care professionals and agencies both within the organisation and externally as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition you will be given the opportunity to develop a special clinical interest by rotation into specialist areas such as Wound care, Biomechanics and Nail Surgery.We also support the training of Podiatry students and our Podiatrists are actively involved in a clinical educator programme with the University of East London.Therefore if you work well under pressure, enjoy treating high-risk patients with challenging foot problems and have excellent communication skills, this job could be for you!
- Are flexible and can demonstrate initiative, and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Have good organisational and clinical skills, and are keen to support clinical excellence by developing "best practice".
- Are committed to robust assessment, treatment planning and patient discharge.
- Are keen to undertake audit and research.
The post holder will be responsible for general podiatric services and will act as a Podiatrist in NELFT and will be clinically responsible for community and domiciliary services provided to patients in NELFT, primarily based in Havering, but may be required to work in other NELFT podiatry teams.
The post holder will be a member of the team who has specialist general skills and will be responsible for providing evidence based comprehensive assessment and diagnosis based on clinical findings and support the team by delivering general and high risk podiatry care within a variety of care pathways, working within codes of practice and professional guidelines.
Will provide training and education opportunities for other health professionals and patients to promote an understanding of foot care and self-care including falls prevention.
Support Podiatry Care Pathway leads, especially the Foot Protection Team contributing to policies and procedures, relating to the management and diagnosis of diabetes in the community.
Have a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other health care professionals in the organisation.
Will undertake a predominantly high risk clinical role at any locality according to current priority / demand on the service including assessment and treatment of patients with multiple pathologies formulating treatment plans based on clinical findings.
Have a commitment to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with podiatrists in the acute setting and other health and social care professionals and agencies both within the organisation and externally as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Being progressive and innovative
- Being professional and honest
- Able to plan and organise activities
Desirable
- Experience of governance , quality and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and clinical skills
- Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Commitment to own development
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy , and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of local Health Priorities including cultural diversity
- Leadership skills
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Diploma/Degree in Podiatric Medicine
- Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of continual Professional Development
Experience
Essential
- Being progressive and innovative
- Being professional and honest
- Able to plan and organise activities
Desirable
- Experience of governance , quality and audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational and clinical skills
- Enthusiasm, integrity, confident, positive attitude
- Ability to balance competing priorities to meet personal and directorate targets within a fluctuating and demanding workload
- Commitment to own development
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS strategy , and clinical governance priorities
- Knowledge of local Health Priorities including cultural diversity
- Leadership skills
Other
Essential
- Able to travel efficiently throughout the area
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
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).
