We are looking for HCPC registered Podiatrists to join our community podiatry teams to work on bank.
We have clinics based across the boroughs of Greenwich and Bexley.
The role will include assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of high-risk patients. The postholder will be expected to provide a full range of podiatry treatments to clients in community clinics, client's home, and care homes. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology & care of foot problems resulting from neglect & lack of self-care.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be part of a highly skilled and motivated team working autonomously but with the support of senior clinicians.
You will be working in a community setting providing high standards of quality clinical care and excellent customer service.
The clinician must have one year of clinical experience post-graduation with a proven record of clinical competencies and ongoing CPD.
You will assess, diagnose, develop, and implement personalized care plans for patients with a wide variety of complex clinical needs. You will be expected to plan and manage your own caseload, be punctual and reliable.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for this role.
The community teams provide specialist care in Diabetes and Wound Care, MSK, Podiatric Surgery, and nail surgery.
You will be expected to travel across Greenwich and Bexley to work, including home visits. Therefore, it is essential that you are a car driver/owner.
Job responsibilities
To provide assessment and the full range of podiatry treatments to clients in community and outreach clinics, hospital, clients' home, Health Centres, Care Homes, and Day Centres. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology & care of foot problems resulting from neglect & lack of self-care.
To work as an autonomous practitioner, developing & agreeing treatment plans individually with clients. Support from senior staff is provided.
To be responsible for the protection of health and wellbeing of all clients. Alert others to concerns where protection may be required for both children and vulnerable adults.
To appropriately refer clients to specialist teams within the department whenever needed (for nail surgery, biomechanical assessment, etc.) and appropriately refer clients within primary care, Community or Acute for investigation, diagnosis or treatment.
Dealing sensitively and appropriately with a client caseload with complex health needs, assisting individuals to manage their health needs effectively.
To work within primary, secondary and community care teams to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to improvement of foot pathology.
Always aiming to achieve with each client maximum independence through self-care and effective client management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* HCPC Registered Podiatrist
* BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualifications in relevant area
Training and Experience
Essential
* Worked as a band 5 podiatrist for a minimum of 12 months
* Previous NHS experience in wound care
* Domiciliary and Nursing Home Experience
Desirable
* Experience with Research/audit/Qi
* Line management experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Effective communication skills - written and verbal
* Good interpersonal skills
* Previous wound care/high-risk foot experience
Employer details
Employer name
Address
Wensley Close
4 Wensley Close
Eltham
SE9 5AB
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