Main area Podiatrist Grade Band 5
Contract Bank
Hours Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Job ref 277-BankPodiatrist-E
Site Wensley Close
Town Eltham
Salary £37,173 pro rata pa inc
Salary period Yearly
Closing 01/01/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are looking for HCPC registered Podiatrists to join our community podiatry teams to work on bank. We would welcome newly qualified podiatrists and will provide support, supervision and training.
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 homes, 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 support of senior clinicians.
You will be working in a community setting providing high standards of quality clinical care and excellent customer service.
You will assess, diagnose, develop, and implement personalised 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To provide assessment and the full range of podiatry treatments to clients in community and outreach clinics, hospital, client’s homes, 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 develop treatment plans and discharge plans through an agreed contract with each client, and to follow through the treatment plan with a result of improved foot pathology & discharge where appropriate.
To assess all clients at every visit and refer to specialist services as appropriate.
To prescribe, and manufacture, orthoses/insoles/appliances/and shoe adaptations when required.
To prescribe, manufacture and fit chair-side biomechanical and functional devices when clinically indicated.
To participate in the work of specialist teams when and where required.
To work within patient homes, and other environments of poor conditions, with exposure to bodily fluids.
To be responsible for 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 multidisciplinary approach to improvement of foot pathology.
To maintain all areas of the working environment in a clean and tidy condition, always meeting minimum department standards and adhering to Infection Prevention Control Policies.
To have responsibility for the Health and Safety and welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe practices and to always comply with the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
To complete accurate and contemporaneous clinical records for all patients on the RiO electronic records system.
To comply with all applicable policies of the Trust and department.
To keep up to date with developments in the Podiatry profession and meet all of the standards of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the HCPC.
Person specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Podiatrist
* BSc (Hons) Podiatry
Training and Experience
* Effective clinical placement experience
Skills and Abilities
* Effective communication skills - written and verbal
* Excellent interpersonal skills
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.
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