We are looking for HCPC registered Podiatrists to join our community podiatry teams to work on a bank basis. 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, clients' homes, and care homes. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology, and 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. 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, hospitals, clients' homes, health centres, care homes, and day centres. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology, and 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 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 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 multidisciplinary approach to the 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 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.
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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. 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, hospitals, clients' homes, health centres, care homes, and day centres. This will include wound dressings, scalpel debridement of nail & soft tissue pathology, and 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 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 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 multidisciplinary approach to the 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 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.
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