Specialist High Risk Podiatrist - Wandsworth/ West London

Healthshare Group

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, well organised and motivated podiatrist with a keen interest in the at risk foot, to join our team. You will be responsible for assessment and planning of individual patient care, working autonomously and as part of the high risk wound care team to provide high quality podiatric care to those patients who need it the most. Excellent communication skills and team working are essential.

Main duties of the job

You must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current evidence-based practice and be able to apply this appropriately clinically. A drive to improve your skills and expand your expertise is desirable for this role. We deliver patient care in a variety of clinical and community settings with a caseload focusing on the medically at risk and/ or those who have a high podiatric need.

You will be involved in nail surgery sessions, high risk clinics and have the opportunity to rotate through the foot protection team and musculoskeletal clinics in order to support the development of your skills and interests further.

You will work alongside experienced podiatrists and encouraged in your professional development. We are committed to CPD and promoting evidence-based practice and providing a high standard of care throughout the service. We offer support through regular 1:1 meetings, clinical supervision, in-house CPD, and ongoing training to support the development of all our staff.

We are looking for a full time permanent candidate, working 40 hours per week.

You will have a degree/diploma in podiatric medicine and be HCPC registered.

About us

Were an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

Our approach means that whether its speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why weve been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.

We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether were interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, were always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.

We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever were interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.

We inspire with passion. Its hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. Theres no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and thats what everyone here has. A Healthshare person is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Private Healthcare (Employer paid)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Blue Light Card

Date posted

23 December 2022

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,170 to £44,880 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0045-22-7821

Job locations

St John's Therapy Centre

162 St John's Hill

London

SW11 1SW

St. Charles Hospital

Exmoor Street

London

W10 6DZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Accountable to: High Risk Lead

Reports to: Operations Manager

Responsible for: Provision of podiatric duties

Key working relationships: To develop and maintain close working relationships with podiatry colleagues, referring clinicians and the wider multi disciplinary team involved in a patients care as appropriate.

Role of the Department: To provide a high-quality responsive service to the population served by Healthshare Wandsworth/West London.

Job Summary: To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to deliver quality programs of podiatric care to patients who have an assessed need.

To commit to the philosophy of care with emphasis on patient empowerment & independence

Provide treatment at a variety of sites including a patients home, clinics, hospitals & elsewhere often working in isolation. Working as part of a MDT and acting as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs & other Health Care Professionals.

To be responsible for the day to day operational management of a specific clinic location, working as a lone practitioner in some cases.

Clinical duties

To be legally and professionally accountable for all aspect of own work, including the management of patients in your care.

To assess, diagnose, treat and mange a caseload of patients, in line with the podiatry service criteria.

Apply effective assessment and diagnostic criteria to formulate agreed treatment plans, implementation and evaluation of podiatric care to a variety of patients with a wide range of clinical needs including: high risk diabetes, chronic disease (chronic neuropathies, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular problems), ulcer / would management, people with acquired or congenital disabilities and those that present with challenging behaviours. Where appropriate, referral to specialist practitioners, other health care professionals or discharge.

Undertake diagnostic procedures using appropriate equipment e.g. doppler ultrasound, wound swabs, effectively interpreting, recording and reporting the results.

To maintain high professional standards and code of conduct according to departmental and HCPC guidelines.

To undertake basic biomechanical assessments in order to prescribe and dispense orthoses.

To undertake surgical intervention using local anaesthesia for complex nail pathologies.

Undertake health promotion activities to groups / individuals / clients and other professionals as appropriate.

To be proficient in the use of information technologies including video consultations with clients and for in-service training.

To communicate effectively with all clients and relatives regarding the appointment / procedural systems and relevant healthcare advice, e.g. home treatment plans, exercise regimes.

Adhere to all service statements within the Podiatry Operational Guidelines and joint working practices and protocols of the team.

To maintain accurate electronic clinical records and to understand the documentation process.

The post holder will be required to work in a poor environment. It is the responsibility of the podiatrist to highlight any health and safety issues and to undertake a risk assessment to minimise / reduce risks.

Professional

To work as an autonomous clinician working within professional and organisational guidelines. Monitoring emails and tasks on a daily basis and responding in a timely manner.

To keep up to date with clinical and professional developments.

To participate in the departments Clinical Governance initiatives and developments, including research and audit.

To undertake, demonstrate and log continued professional development.

To ensure all clients receive the appropriate quality of care at all time whilst observing the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Contribute to departmental development, participating in staff meetings and professional working groups and being a role model for junior staff.

To participate in individual performance review, one to one meetings and clinical supervision.

To complete the organisations mandatory training in accordance with the mandatory training policy.

To have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirement of the Health and Safety Regulations.

To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.

To work in accordance with the Organisations Equality and Diversity policy to eliminate unlawful discrimination in relation to employment and service delivery.

To promote at all times equal opportunities for staff and patients in accordance with the Organisations policies to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of: age; disability; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (ethnicity); religion or belief; sex (gender); gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

To ensure skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role, to follow relevant Organisation policies and professional codes and to maintain registration where this is a requirement of the role.

To comply with the Organisations No Smoking Policies.

To undertake such duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade and the needs of the service.