Job summary
Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and skilled Band 6 Specialist Podiatrist to join our team in Barnet.
It is an exciting time to join our teams in Barnet and we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working.
Our transformation plans over the next 12 months will include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models, and a greater emphasis on population health. All being delivered with the support and leadership of a forward-thinking Senior Management Team.
You will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing theexperiences of our patients in Barnet.
You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within adynamic team. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre ofcare delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standardattainable
Main duties of the job
To provide specialised treatments with the appropriate skills and knowledge
To autonomously assess and diagnose patients
To have the ability to assess patients with very high risk factors
To create and implement tailored treatment and specialised care plans
To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan
To provide general and specialist foot health advice
To carry out regular Nail Surgery sessions on a rotational basis
To liaise with members of the wider multidisciplinary team
To have a high level of focus and concentration necessary to work in an environment of interruptions and distractions while simultaneously performing complicated and physically demanding treatment.
To delegate care in appropriate circumstances to Podiatry assistants
To maintain accurate patient records including assessment and treatment plans
Ensure that the condition of clinical rooms are maintained in accordance with infection control and the Podiatry service guidelines.
To be involved in developing clinical standards and protocols of care in line with community and service needs.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric medicine (or the equivalent)
- Registration with HCPC
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence
- Knowledge of recent developments in NHS
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice
- Evidence of personal development
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
Desirable
- First Level Degree
- Willingness to undertake further training and qualifications to enhance clinical skill base
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management
- Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience
- Willing to undertake Clinical Practice teaching course within 2 years in post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at band 5 Specialist Podiatrist level
- Substantial experience as District Nurse Caseload manager/Team leader
- Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with Diabetes
- Management of a team and proven leadership ability. Understanding of Management responsibilities and boundaries
- Management of change within a complex environment
- Experience of teaching others/junior staff
- Knowledge of negotiation skills
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits and quality in the workplace knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply all relevant ECS and professional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary teams across NHS settings
- Proven clinical skills at Senior Community Podiatry level. Having Current Competencies in all clinical skills relevant to district podiatry and holistic assessment of patients and carers needs
- Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary Health Care
Desirable
- Good understanding of the government agenda for community podiatry.
- Good understanding of NHS 10 Year plan
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist experience in full breadth of podiatric treatment modalities
- Experience of holding a domiciliary caseload
- Experience of treating High risk diabetic patients
- Experience of nail surgery
- Highly developed level of skill and manual dexterity
- IT skills - MS Office package, Email, SystmOne, Mobile, ability to search internet and intrane
- Produce data for reports as required
Desirable
- Experience of Biomechanics gait analysis and orthotics
- Ability to plan and deliver key objectives within strict timetables
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
- Ability to constructively challenge the 'norm' to bring about positive changes to improve the patient's experience
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Awareness of equal opportunities/equal access
- Understanding of national infection control guidance
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Podiatric medicine (or the equivalent)
- Registration with HCPC
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence
- Knowledge of recent developments in NHS
- Knowledge of Evidence based practice
- Evidence of personal development
- Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct
Desirable
- First Level Degree
- Willingness to undertake further training and qualifications to enhance clinical skill base
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Relevant courses in Long Term Conditions Management
- Course of Top to Toe examination/ diagnosis Experience
- Willing to undertake Clinical Practice teaching course within 2 years in post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years' experience at band 5 Specialist Podiatrist level
- Substantial experience as District Nurse Caseload manager/Team leader
- Knowledge of the lower limb complications associated with Diabetes
- Management of a team and proven leadership ability. Understanding of Management responsibilities and boundaries
- Management of change within a complex environment
- Experience of teaching others/junior staff
- Knowledge of negotiation skills
- Evidence of expertise in clinical skills
- Experience of participating in investigation/ management of complaints
- Evidence of participating in clinical audits and quality in the workplace knowledge of, and ability to interpret and apply all relevant ECS and professional policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Evidence of working with multi-disciplinary teams across NHS settings
- Proven clinical skills at Senior Community Podiatry level. Having Current Competencies in all clinical skills relevant to district podiatry and holistic assessment of patients and carers needs
- Understanding of current political and policy context in Primary Health Care
Desirable
- Good understanding of the government agenda for community podiatry.
- Good understanding of NHS 10 Year plan
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist experience in full breadth of podiatric treatment modalities
- Experience of holding a domiciliary caseload
- Experience of treating High risk diabetic patients
- Experience of nail surgery
- Highly developed level of skill and manual dexterity
- IT skills - MS Office package, Email, SystmOne, Mobile, ability to search internet and intrane
- Produce data for reports as required
Desirable
- Experience of Biomechanics gait analysis and orthotics
- Ability to plan and deliver key objectives within strict timetables
- Demonstrates ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team working, interpersonal skills and written and verbal skills, importance of a positive "can do" attitude and a positive attitude to change
- Ability to constructively challenge the 'norm' to bring about positive changes to improve the patient's experience
Other
Essential
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- Awareness of equal opportunities/equal access
- Understanding of national infection control guidance
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).
