Job Purpose To act as an autonomous practitioner, providing high quality Podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings. A high proportion of treatments will be to patients classified as high risk.
This role is 9-5 ,5 days a week.
Main duties of the job
To carry out regular Nail Surgery sessions on a rotational basis with other members of the Foot Health Department. To liaise with members of the wider multidisciplinary team including, General Practice and District Nursing, ensuring seamless delivery of care and providing advice and education within this forum, acting as a highly skilled practitioner in their own professional field. To continually review patient progress and refer as necessary to other health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialists to ensure appropriate care is provided. To provide where necessary a technical annual assessment for 'high risk' patients (particularly Diabetes) including the use of Doppler and neurothesiometers. To perform to a high level of dexterity the physical skills required in thecare of lower limb disorders. The ability to analyse complex information to decide a range of treatment options. These skills include the use of scalpel and diagnostic tests/equipment. About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire. Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit) Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks. Job responsibilities
To provide specialised treatments with the appropriate skills and knowledge, where a high degree of manual dexterity, precision, hand/eye co-ordination and good sensory co-ordination, is required. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, working within professional codes of practice and guidelines, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and instrumentation, both within general podiatry and in the specialist field. Guidance maybe provided by a senior clinician when and if necessary. To have the ability to assess patients with very high risk factors, Considering all the complexities of the patients condition. To create and implement tailored treatment and specialised care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimes for a range of patient groups including those in the high risk category, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies and to evaluate and reviewtreatment outcomes and implement discharge policies. To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care. To provide general and specialist foot health advice, including the care of the at risk and high risk foot. To provide information on the signs and Symptoms of pedal manifestations of systemic, chronic and acute diseases. Person Specification
Education/Qualification
BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991) Evidence of continual professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Certificate in local anaesthesia Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry Experience
Significant post graduate clinical experience Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working Experience of working in an NHS environment Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot Experience of managing a team Experience of rota and diary management Experience of staff recruitment Skills and Knowledge
Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice Data analysis skills i.e., reviewing reports 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. £21.88 an hourWeekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
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To carry out regular Nail Surgery sessions on a rotational basis with other members of the Foot Health Department. To liaise with members of the wider multidisciplinary team including, General Practice and District Nursing, ensuring seamless delivery of care and providing advice and education within this forum, acting as a highly skilled practitioner in their own professional field. To continually review patient progress and refer as necessary to other health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialists to ensure appropriate care is provided. To provide where necessary a technical annual assessment for 'high risk' patients (particularly Diabetes) including the use of Doppler and neurothesiometers. To perform to a high level of dexterity the physical skills required in thecare of lower limb disorders. The ability to analyse complex information to decide a range of treatment options. These skills include the use of scalpel and diagnostic tests/equipment. About us
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire. Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours! We can offer you: A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit) Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply Car lease scheme *T&C's apply Flexible working options Training, support and development in your career To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits At CLCH we appreciate and are proud of the diversity in the communities we serve and the workforce we employ. Applications are open and welcome to anyone, regardless of your age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We are proud to say that we follow the workforce race equality standard and 28% of our senior staff (8A and above) are from a BAME background. CLCH also has active BAME and LGBTQI networks. Job responsibilities
To provide specialised treatments with the appropriate skills and knowledge, where a high degree of manual dexterity, precision, hand/eye co-ordination and good sensory co-ordination, is required. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, working within professional codes of practice and guidelines, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and instrumentation, both within general podiatry and in the specialist field. Guidance maybe provided by a senior clinician when and if necessary. To have the ability to assess patients with very high risk factors, Considering all the complexities of the patients condition. To create and implement tailored treatment and specialised care plans using a variety of appropriate treatment regimes for a range of patient groups including those in the high risk category, focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies and to evaluate and reviewtreatment outcomes and implement discharge policies. To adopt a problem solving approach, engaging patients and carers in their treatment plan, negotiating on agreed outcomes, gaining consent and educating users on self-care. To provide general and specialist foot health advice, including the care of the at risk and high risk foot. To provide information on the signs and Symptoms of pedal manifestations of systemic, chronic and acute diseases. Person Specification
Education/Qualification
BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991) Evidence of continual professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Certificate in local anaesthesia Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry Experience
Significant post graduate clinical experience Experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working Experience of working in an NHS environment Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot Experience of managing a team Experience of rota and diary management Experience of staff recruitment Skills and Knowledge
Ability to evaluate patients concerns and needs and propose effective solutions Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and domiciliary caseload Knowledge of recent developments in the profession Understanding of Clinical Governance -theory and practice Data analysis skills i.e., reviewing reports 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. £21.88 an hourWeekly pay will include: Basic pay + HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay
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