Clinical Sciences and Patient Experience Specialist Podiatrist

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Full time
Job summary Band 6 Clinical Sciences and Patient Experience Specialist Podiatrist Do you feel like it's time to make a change? Not only to your career, but to the way in which we provide podiatry? The Podiatry Service in CLCH is dedicated to change and innovation and we are looking for new members of the team who are excited by doing things differently and breaking down the traditional divisions within the profession. Our goal is to create a new care pathway that makes targeted use of clinical sciences to develop clear patient centred, evidence-based packages of care for all appropriate referrals to the podiatry service. This work will inform projects to share learning through presentation and publication, so this role provides one day per week dedicated to research. As London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home. We have three vacancies for this opportunity, all of which will work in the North West Inner division of CLCH NHS Trust, which covers the tri-borough area of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. For further details / informal visits contact: Steven Lassetter - CLCH Inner London Podiatry Clinical Lead 07740931585 Main duties of the job To actively participate in the CLCH Podiatry band 6 rotational programs. To autonomously assess and diagnose patients with a diverse range of medical and podiatric conditions, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools. This includes sharp debridement of lesions, administration of local anaesthesia, whilst quantifying the maximum safe doses, nail surgery, and use of noxious caustics. To create and implement a 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' and 'at risk' categories focusing on the management of primary foot pathologies. To undertake the following additional specialist clinics as part of CPD and a clinical rotation programme (this list is not exhaustive and may change): Biomechanics clinics, Wound Care clinics, Nail Surgery clinics. To recommend the use of a limited number of prescription medicines. About us 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. Annual travel card loan. 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:

Pay and Benefits Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential 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. Desirable Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry. Experience Essential Post graduate clinical experience of multidisciplinary and interagency working. Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease/pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot. Experience of working as part of a specialist team (clinical rotation experience accepted). Desirable Experience of working in an NHS environment. Experience of clinical supervision/mentoring. Experience of service development. Skills and Knowledge Essential Experience of service development. Full knowledge of podiatric theory and practice. Knowledge of foot orthotic design and manufacture. Knowledge of CoP code of conduct. Understanding of Clinical Governance - theory and practice. Up-to-date knowledge of clinical issues and treatment development. IT Skills including use of Internet, e-mail, Word Processing. Desirable Presentation Skills / Experience at delivering Health Promotion. 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. Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust Address Parsons Green Health Centre, London, SW6 4UL

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