Job summary Central London Community Heath NHS Trust has recently become responsible for delivering Harrow Adult and Children's Community services. It is an exciting time to join our teams in Harrow 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 continue to include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models, and a greater emphasis on population health. We are expanding the existing workforce by recruiting to the current service portfolio, with the support and leadership of a forward thinking Senior Management Team. In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community and will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in Harrow. Main duties of the job You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable. You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 6 role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has the drive to deliver the above within a well-established Clinical Services Unit that has good relationships with the local CCG, PCNs, Local authority and Local acute Trust. This is also an opportunity for new graduates to join the team wherein they will be offered a developmental position [Band 5] and preceptor supported to attain the Band 6 level demonstrating competence to fulfil the duties of the role. If this is an environment you could excel in and you are ready to join our growing, supportive, caring and dedicated team then we eagerly anticipate receiving your application 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 Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 824-ONW-7006-D Job locations Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre Harrow HA2 9DX Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991) Evidence of continual professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Certificate in local anaesthesia Desirable Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry Experience Essential Post graduate clinical 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 Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted Desirable Experience of working in an NHS environment Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring oExperience of service development Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture Knowledge of CoP code of conduct Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans Ability to evaluate 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 and domiciliary caseload To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc) oIT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing Desirable Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion Ability to manufacture simple insoles Key Attributes Essential Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits. Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991) Evidence of continual professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Certificate in local anaesthesia Desirable Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry Experience Essential Post graduate clinical 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 Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted Desirable Experience of working in an NHS environment Experience of clinical supervision / mentoring oExperience of service development Skills and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture Knowledge of CoP code of conduct Awareness of Equal Opportunities - theory and practice Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice Knowledge of treatment options and skills required in the management of High risk tissue breakdown Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development Effective oral, listening and written communication in order to negotiate and persuade patients and carers compliance and commitment to their treatment and care plans Ability to evaluate 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 and domiciliary caseload To be competent in the use of treatment and diagnostic tools (including, Doppler, scalpel techniques, syringe etc) oIT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing Desirable Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion Ability to manufacture simple insoles Key Attributes Essential Ability to cope with a busy demanding and varied workload able to cope with the demands of moving between sessional clinics, on foot, by transport. This may include carriage of clinical equipment on home visits. Performing clinical treatments in physically restricted work positions requiring repetitive fine movements 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). Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre Harrow HA2 9DX Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)