We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative podiatrist to work within our Specialist Podiatry Service in Tower Hamlets within community clinics, domiciliary settings, and Mile End Hospital.
You will be involved daily in our Emergency Clinics Monday-Friday (AM only) and homelessness projects, which provide Gold standard treatment to patients in Tower Hamlets.
Main duties of the job
Just like you, we are ambitious about what we do. We are continually striving to improve service user care, experience, and outcomes. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, working as part of a multidisciplinary community foot health services team - offering specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach to a varied and complex caseload. You will also be involved in our Emergency Clinic Monday-Friday, which provides "Gold standard" active wound care. You will care for homeless patients within the Tower Hamlets area that require podiatry care. You would be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetes, vascular/ischemic long-term conditions and would be part of the foot protection team treating foot ulceration as part of community health services. You will have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery and ulcer management clinics. Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care. Will you join us on this journey? See JD for more about the role in detail. About us
The successful candidate will be required to state three reasons why they should be shortlisted for this post. For an informal discussion, please contact
arthur.okoye@nhs.net . Job responsibilities
You would be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetes, vascular/ischemic long-term conditions and would be part of the foot protection team treating foot ulceration as part of community health services. You will also provide foot health service to vulnerable residents in the Tower Hamlets area as part of our homelessness project. Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
BSc (Pod) or equivalent Current Registration with HCPC Current UK Driving license Experience
Appropriate post-graduate work experience including high-risk patients and diabetics/willing to work towards it Experience of clinics with patients presenting with complex and varied pathologies. Creating and following treatment plans including onward referrals and liaising with other professionals for the health of the patient. Experience with managing stock within a set budget. Knowledge and Skills
Advanced hands-on experience in treatment of high-risk patients To ensure continued maintenance of equipment and machinery and identify and report any equipment needs. To ensure that pharmacy stocks are stored in accordance with COSHH guidelines. To manage a week-to-week domiciliary caseload and implement effective administration in accordance with department guidelines on domiciliary caseload management. To be responsible for the development, communication, and implementation of a specialized individual treatment plan. Obtaining patient consent for surgical intervention and treatment as required. Staff will be required to reassure, educate, and negotiate potentially complex treatment options where denial of pathology or compliance with treatment may be an issue, overcoming communication barriers, appreciating relevant cultural factors and making reference to senior colleagues as necessary. To work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as required in primary and secondary care settings to include hospital clinics, ward rounds, health center community clinics, GP practice clinics, residential homes for the elderly, patients' homes, and Mental Health units. Some of these may be in isolation, requiring autonomous practice guided by department policy. Personal and People Development
To support administration and clerical staff on a day-to-day basis by identifying and solving problems. To participate in the services Clinical Governance initiatives and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, and protocols. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. To support the team lead and head of service in managing and implementing change. To supervise the work of foot-care assistants and students on clinical placements. To help coordinate and support the provision of education and mentoring to junior members of staff including students and other podiatry grades. Communication
To attend monthly podiatry team meetings and locality multidisciplinary meetings in order to share information on local needs and initiatives and support the development of the podiatry service. To continually review patients' progress and refer as necessary to other health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialist leads to ensure appropriate care is provided. Maintain patient notes (electronic and hard copy) in a manner required by the Trust and current legal requirements. 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. £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCA
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Just like you, we are ambitious about what we do. We are continually striving to improve service user care, experience, and outcomes. The successful candidate will be required to be flexible, working as part of a multidisciplinary community foot health services team - offering specialist podiatric assessment and treatment via a holistic approach to a varied and complex caseload. You will also be involved in our Emergency Clinic Monday-Friday, which provides "Gold standard" active wound care. You will care for homeless patients within the Tower Hamlets area that require podiatry care. You would be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetes, vascular/ischemic long-term conditions and would be part of the foot protection team treating foot ulceration as part of community health services. You will have the opportunity to take part in nail surgery and ulcer management clinics. Bring your dedication and determination here, and you will benefit from the support of an experienced and enthusiastic multi-professional team committed to the delivery of brilliant patient care. Will you join us on this journey? See JD for more about the role in detail. About us
The successful candidate will be required to state three reasons why they should be shortlisted for this post. For an informal discussion, please contact
arthur.okoye@nhs.net . Job responsibilities
You would be responsible for treatment planning for foot complications associated with diabetes, vascular/ischemic long-term conditions and would be part of the foot protection team treating foot ulceration as part of community health services. You will also provide foot health service to vulnerable residents in the Tower Hamlets area as part of our homelessness project. Person Specification
Education/Qualification/Training
BSc (Pod) or equivalent Current Registration with HCPC Current UK Driving license Experience
Appropriate post-graduate work experience including high-risk patients and diabetics/willing to work towards it Experience of clinics with patients presenting with complex and varied pathologies. Creating and following treatment plans including onward referrals and liaising with other professionals for the health of the patient. Experience with managing stock within a set budget. Knowledge and Skills
Advanced hands-on experience in treatment of high-risk patients To ensure continued maintenance of equipment and machinery and identify and report any equipment needs. To ensure that pharmacy stocks are stored in accordance with COSHH guidelines. To manage a week-to-week domiciliary caseload and implement effective administration in accordance with department guidelines on domiciliary caseload management. To be responsible for the development, communication, and implementation of a specialized individual treatment plan. Obtaining patient consent for surgical intervention and treatment as required. Staff will be required to reassure, educate, and negotiate potentially complex treatment options where denial of pathology or compliance with treatment may be an issue, overcoming communication barriers, appreciating relevant cultural factors and making reference to senior colleagues as necessary. To work effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team and independently as required in primary and secondary care settings to include hospital clinics, ward rounds, health center community clinics, GP practice clinics, residential homes for the elderly, patients' homes, and Mental Health units. Some of these may be in isolation, requiring autonomous practice guided by department policy. Personal and People Development
To support administration and clerical staff on a day-to-day basis by identifying and solving problems. To participate in the services Clinical Governance initiatives and the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, and protocols. To be actively involved in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. To support the team lead and head of service in managing and implementing change. To supervise the work of foot-care assistants and students on clinical placements. To help coordinate and support the provision of education and mentoring to junior members of staff including students and other podiatry grades. Communication
To attend monthly podiatry team meetings and locality multidisciplinary meetings in order to share information on local needs and initiatives and support the development of the podiatry service. To continually review patients' progress and refer as necessary to other health care professionals and podiatry clinical specialist leads to ensure appropriate care is provided. Maintain patient notes (electronic and hard copy) in a manner required by the Trust and current legal requirements. 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. £44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum inc HCA
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