Job summary
We are looking for a Dynamic, Self-motivated e Podiatrist to work in the tri-borough area of Central London, providing care to residents across Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. So what do you need to join our team?o A BSc in Podiatryo You will need to be able to adapt to a fast moving service, work autonomously, and possess the clinical skills and ability to work independently and as part of a larger multi-disciplinary teamo Candidates should have excellent communication skills, comprehensive clinical assessment skills and the ability to provide care as determined by clinical assessments.o To have strong relationship building skills to work positively in your nursing team, multidisciplinary teams and with patients
Take a look at our recruitment video to find out more about working in our teams:A day in the life of a podiatrist at CLCH.mp4
Main duties of the job
o To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools; to adopt a problem-solving approach to patient care, ensuring that all clients treated have an agreed treatment plano To create and implement tailored treatment and care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimens for a range of patient groups including those in the "at risk" categories, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies.o This includes patients with the following conditions (this list is not exhaustive):o Chronic Disease , for example Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritiso Neurological and vascular disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseaseo HIVo Poly-pharmacyo Wound managemento Maintenance of tissue viabilityo Terminal Illnesso Mental Healtho Learning Difficulties Musculoskeletal trauma and injury
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, 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 *T&C's apply
- 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 and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
Desirable
Key Attributes
Essential
- Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers gaining compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
- Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Experience of delivering health education
Desirable
- IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
- Certificate in local anaesthesia
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring
- Experience of service development
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Knowledge of podiatric theory and practice
- Knowledge of SOCAP code of conduct
- Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice
- Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory
- Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development
Desirable
Key Attributes
Essential
- Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers gaining compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans
- Ability to evaluate and analyse patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions
- Ability to undertake intricate work in using sensitive diagnostic tools and a range of surgical instruments. e.g. in the management and debridement of poor tissue viability wounds and nail surgery
- Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Experience of delivering health education
Desirable
- IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing
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).
