Job summary Are you passionate about putting your best foot forward in the field of podiatry? Central Surrey Health are looking for a dedicated Podiatrist who thrives on keeping patients on their toes, delivering top-notch care from heel to toe. If you're ready to step into a role where your expertise can make a significant impact on mobility and quality of life, we want to hear from you. Main duties of the job Within this role you will treat patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups. In this role you will be required to: Be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of Podiatric Care for patients Provide a range of treatments to a variety of patients including screening, palliative care, health promotion and intensive therapeutics About us Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts. Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want Date posted 09 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £25.67 an hour Contract Bank Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number M0042-24-5740 Job locations Woking Community Hospital Heathside Road Woking Surrey GU22 7HS Job description Job responsibilities Principle ResponsibilitiesClinical 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. This is frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups. 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. This will include providing education sessions for new and current patients. To provide services at a wide variety of sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and in challenging conditions, often working in isolation. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals. 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 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 undertake basic biomechanical assessments in order to prescribe, manufacture and dispense orthotics or simple insoles referring to specialist service as required. To maintain a domiciliary caseload. This includes working with admin teams to book appointments and using clinical time effectively. To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required. To actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users. To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants. Professional To work as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients. To be aware of ones own scope of practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary. 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 for example collection of audit data, contributing and supporting the development of clinical standards. To attend all mandatory training in line with CSH Surrey employment and professional need. To actively participate in personal development plans (PDPs), team objectives and life-long learning. Organisational To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey. To be responsible for the operational management of an assigned clinical base. This includes controlled pharmacy supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies. Ensure equipment is properly maintained at all times for self and others, assuming responsibility to follow problems up and report faults / irregularities to the appropriate person e.g. team leader, estates department. To be responsible for recording clinical activities and outcomes and referring patients (as required) using the electronic patient system (currently RiO, soon to be EMIS). To use IT systems appropriately. To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly and when required, co-operating with any investigations undertaken. To be responsible for security of clinic rooms, equipment and supplies (especially controlled items), when working at any clinic site or on a domiciliary visit. Communication & Working Relationships To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems. Understanding pathology and prognosis of different medical conditions, to ensure that patients are fully aware of their foot risk status. Provide empathy and support to patients as required. Regular effective communication with GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Tissue Viability Nurses, District Nurses, Practice Nurses, Multi Disciplinary Teams, Health Visitors, Carers, Social Services and peers to ensure co-ordinated delivery of care. To provide health promotional activities with individuals and groups (patients and healthcare professionals) for example, foot health education sessions as well as individually tailored education during treatments. To liaise with administrative and clerical staff as the post requires. To contribute to the development of patient care by actively participating in team and department meetings and supporting colleagues and peers. This includes reviewing case studies and sharing best practice. This job description is subject to review and development from time to time in liaison with the post holder. As an employee of CSH Surrey you will be required to adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with CSH Surreys Leadership behaviours, corporate and financial policies and any relevant Codes of Conduct eg: for NHS Managers. S/he is required, at all times, to deal honestly with the organisation, with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relatives and suppliers. Job description Job responsibilities Principle ResponsibilitiesClinical 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. This is frequently with patients with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, vascular insufficiencies, physical or other disabilities and other vulnerable groups. 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. This will include providing education sessions for new and current patients. To provide services at a wide variety of sites including a patients home, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and in challenging conditions, often working in isolation. The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals. 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 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 undertake basic biomechanical assessments in order to prescribe, manufacture and dispense orthotics or simple insoles referring to specialist service as required. To maintain a domiciliary caseload. This includes working with admin teams to book appointments and using clinical time effectively. To maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records. To update patients medical history, evaluate progression and work with the client to develop their treatment plan as required. To actively participate in clinical support (clinical supervision) and utilise reflective practice as a method to ensure quality of care for all service users. To teach and assess students, newly qualified podiatrists and podiatry assistants. Professional To work as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and CSH guidelines. Using clinical reasoning and decision making skills to determine how to best achieve positive clinical outcomes for patients. To be aware of ones own scope of practice and to refer to peers/ other professionals as necessary. 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 for example collection of audit data, contributing and supporting the development of clinical standards. To attend all mandatory training in line with CSH Surrey employment and professional need. To actively participate in personal development plans (PDPs), team objectives and life-long learning. Organisational To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey. To be responsible for the operational management of an assigned clinical base. This includes controlled pharmacy supplies, ordering and managing stock of the base whilst adhering to health and safety guidelines (for example moving heavy weights, such as medical supplies in line with manual handing guidelines), infection control and local policies. Ensure equipment is properly maintained at all times for self and others, assuming responsibility to follow problems up and report faults / irregularities to the appropriate person e.g. team leader, estates department. To be responsible for recording clinical activities and outcomes and referring patients (as required) using the electronic patient system (currently RiO, soon to be EMIS). To use IT systems appropriately. To report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or near misses promptly and when required, co-operating with any investigations undertaken. To be responsible for security of clinic rooms, equipment and supplies (especially controlled items), when working at any clinic site or on a domiciliary visit. Communication & Working Relationships To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural systems. Understanding pathology and prognosis of different medical conditions, to ensure that patients are fully aware of their foot risk status. Provide empathy and support to patients as required. Regular effective communication with GPs, Allied Health Professionals, Tissue Viability Nurses, District Nurses, Practice Nurses, Multi Disciplinary Teams, Health Visitors, Carers, Social Services and peers to ensure co-ordinated delivery of care. To provide health promotional activities with individuals and groups (patients and healthcare professionals) for example, foot health education sessions as well as individually tailored education during treatments. To liaise with administrative and clerical staff as the post requires. To contribute to the development of patient care by actively participating in team and department meetings and supporting colleagues and peers. This includes reviewing case studies and sharing best practice. This job description is subject to review and development from time to time in liaison with the post holder. As an employee of CSH Surrey you will be required to adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures. Standards of Business Conduct The post holder will be required to comply with CSH Surreys Leadership behaviours, corporate and financial policies and any relevant Codes of Conduct eg: for NHS Managers. S/he is required, at all times, to deal honestly with the organisation, with colleagues and all those who have dealing with the organisation including patients, relatives and suppliers. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in podiatry HCPC Registration Experience Essential Previous NHS experience and experience of working with high-risk patients / Step down wounds Additional Criteria Essential Full drivers license with access to a car for work purposes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or equivalent in podiatry HCPC Registration Experience Essential Previous NHS experience and experience of working with high-risk patients / Step down wounds Additional Criteria Essential Full drivers license with access to a car for work purposes 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 NHS Professionals Limited Address Woking Community Hospital Heathside Road Woking Surrey GU22 7HS Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)