Employer: Surrey Downs Health and Care
Employer type: Public (Non NHS)
Site: Bourne Hall Health Centre
Town: Ewell
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 Per Annum Pro Rata inc Fringe HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/01/2025 23:59
Surrey Downs Health and Care
Band 6
Job overview
***Welcome Payment of £2000***
As a thank you for choosing us as your new employer, all successful applicants will receive a Welcome Payment of £1000 on commencing and a further £1000 after successful completion of your first 6 months. T&C's apply.
The Podiatry team at Surrey Downs Health and Care are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Podiatrist with excellent clinical and communication skills.
You will have experience and knowledge of a broad range of podiatric practice together with a desire to learn and develop further. You will assess patient’s podiatric needs and deliver quality programmes of Podiatric care in a variety of settings including community clinics and domiciliary settings. You will be an integral member of the podiatry team and have opportunities to attend a variety of clinical rotations and to specialise in wound care, musculoskeletal, nail surgery or diabetes. All staff are supported and encouraged to take part in service transformation, various CPD activities and extra study for further self-development.
Main duties of the job
* To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
* To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
* To undertake diagnostic procedures effectively using appropriate equipment e.g. wound swabs, doppler ultrasound. Competently interpret, record, report and act on the results.
* To be proficient in comprehensive neurological and vascular assessments, wound debridement, advanced pathology and wound management e.g. dressing selection.
* The post holder will be responsible for carrying out a thorough medical assessment to ensure suitability of local anaesthesia and minor surgery.
* To undertake specialist surgical intervention for complex nail pathologies, for example nail avulsions and chemical destruction of the nail matrix with local anaesthesia.
* To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area. This includes working with admin teams to book appointments and using clinical time effectively.
* To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patient’s medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required.
* To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants.
Working for our organisation
Surrey Downs Health and Care (SDHC) deliver care closer to people’s own communities through our Primary Care Networks and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person-centric care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* To assess, diagnose, develop specialised treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments, using a problem-solving approach based on clinical need and evidence-based practice.
* To provide early intervention whenever possible to enable long-term gain.
* To commit to the philosophy of care with an emphasis on patient empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help patients manage their own foot needs.
* To provide services at a wide variety of sites including a patient’s home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and in challenging conditions.
* To actively participate in clinical support and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users.
* To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
* To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
* To ensure all patients are appropriately assessed prior to referring to the assistant grade.
* To undertake basic biomechanical assessments in order to prescribe, manufacture and dispense orthotics or simple insoles referring to specialist service as required.
* To actively participate in team and department meetings and supporting colleagues and peers.
Professional
* To work as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and SDHC guidelines.
* To keep up to date with clinical and professional developments.
* To maintain and update individual Professional Portfolio, and achieve statutory hours of CPD per year.
* To participate in departmental clinical governance initiatives.
* To attend all mandatory training in line with SDHC employment and professional need.
* To actively participate in personal development plans (PDP’s), team objectives and life-long learning.
Organisational
* To work towards achieving the objectives and values of SDHC.
* To be responsible for the operational management of an assigned clinical base.
* To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly.
* To be responsible for the collection of voluntary contributions.
Communication & Working Relationships
* To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot care and self-care advice.
* Regular effective communication with GP’s, Allied Health Professionals, and other Health Care Professionals.
* To provide health promotional activities with individuals and groups.
Person specification
Other
* Ability to work under pressure
* Good time management
Qualifications
* Podiatric Medicine Degree or equivalent (diploma)
* HCPC reg
* Local anaesthesia certificate
* Driving licence (full)
* Portfolio of experience
* IRMER certificate
* Member of Royal College of Podiatry
* Involvement in teaching
Experience & Knowledge
* Broad spectrum of clinical experience
* Awareness of current NHS trends and policies
* Experienced in the provision of high-risk assessments, treatment planning and delivery of minor surgery.
* Experience in managing a domiciliary caseload
Skills
* Highly organised and able to prioritise workload
* Excellent presentation skills
* Evidence of clinical leadership
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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