We are looking for a Band 7 Vulnerable Foot Specialist Podiatrist to work within Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.
You will join one of the largest and forward-thinking Podiatry teams in the country. We are looking for a highly motivated and professional HCPC registered Podiatrist to provide high quality podiatric care for patients with pathological foot conditions and those individuals at risk of developing serious foot health complications.
You will have excellent clinical skills to deliver a range of Podiatry treatments for our patients in Kent, working with the local team to ensure service provisions within the team are run effectively and efficiently.
Upon joining our team, you will receive a comprehensive induction programme. We also offer our own preceptorship package covering all aspects of peer review, clinical supervision, support, and mentoring. A competency programme is used for staff to ensure all work is to a high clinical standard, which can lead to future opportunities for career development into a chosen specialist area supported within the service.
Podiatry embraces new ways of working, including virtual consultations, group sessions, and technology. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive health and wellbeing support package to all staff, as well as excellent development opportunities.
The post will be based within the Ashford area, covering Ashford and Tenterden.
The post holder will provide specialist knowledge and skills for patients with vulnerable (or high-risk) foot problems. They will have specialist knowledge in the care of patients with high-risk foot complications, including diabetes, acute and chronic neuropathies, vascular problems, and wound management.
Within their clinical leadership/management role, working with the Vulnerable Foot Lead for the service, they will be responsible for supporting the development of colleagues within the Podiatry team by implementing the Podiatry Competency Framework, Clinical Pathways, Protocols, and Guidelines. The post holder will be required to adapt and adopt other duties for Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will also be expected to plan and manage a high-risk caseload for 80% of their time and make decisions autonomously. They will also provide specialist clinical leadership, mentoring, and education to podiatry staff, local nursing teams, other members of staff, and patient/carer groups.
The service is delivered in Community Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries, Acute Hospitals, Prison sites, Mental health units, and patients' own homes. All staff are given the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety and scope of practice. If you are looking for a challenging post and want to deliver the best podiatry care for your patients, then this post will be ideal for you.
Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we have a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this, we need outstanding people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, Excellent.
We know a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves on being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients, and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won’t involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We’ll support you to work flexibly in a way that suits us both.
For further details or informal visits, please contact: Name: Kim Wippich Job title: Podiatry Operational Lead for Community Email address: kim.wippich@nhs.net
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