Job summary
Are you a new graduate or qualified podiatrist looking for a change? Come and join an organisation where you are in a position to influence change. CSH is a Social Enterprise committed to the delivery of high quality care, embracing change to improve outcomes for our service users.
As a team we have a strong record of career progression, nurturing talent and encouraging development from within. The position will enable the successful candidate the opportunity to rotate and develop experience in specialist clinics: Nail Surgery; Musculoskeletal and Wound Care, whilst delivering care to the existing patients and assessing new referrals.
Our caseload comprises of medium and high risk patients with complex medical conditions and high podiatric needs. There is also a domiciliary service for those who are not mobile and unable to travel to clinic.
The team offer a developmental/preceptorship post, enhancement and experience of specialist skills which can lead to future opportunities and career development.
Located in NW Surrey, this is a lively area, offering great transport links into London, whilst having the advantage of wonderful outdoor spaces on your doorstep. This could be the oppotunity you have been waiting for, to join a great team and springboard you into the start of your career.
Please note we do NOT offer UKVI
sponsorship, all applicants require right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Your role as a Band 5 Podiatrist will be to provide a highly
effective, comprehensive foot health and protection service for the population
of CSH Surrey at a variety of clinical sites including in the patient's own
home, working towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.
Including:
Assessing, diagnosis, develop treatment plans and providing effective
podiatric treatments, using a problem solving approach based on clinical need
and evidence based practice. Care should have an emphasis on patient
empowerment and independence by providing education and information to help
patients manage their own foot needs.
Working as an autonomous clinician within Professional, Departmental and
CSH guidelines, part of a multidisciplinary team when required and act as a
source of advice to patients, carers, GPs and other Health Care Professionals.
Will maintain clear, comprehensive and accurate records, participate in
specialist clinical rotations and actively participate in clinical support
(clinical supervision) utilising reflective practice.
Keep up to date with clinical and professional developments, maintain
CPD and mandatory training and actively participate in Professional development
reviews.
To communicate effectively with all patients, carers, relatives, GP's,
other Health professionals, colleagues and administrative support.
Please see the attached job specification for further details
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surrey's largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description please see attachment.
To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality
programmes of podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites.
To participate in a mentored rotational programme of specialist clinics, gaining further
knowledge and experience in diabetes (acute and community), nail surgery, biomechanics.
To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments,
using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice.
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.
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area
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 participate in specialist clinical rotations, gaining in- depth knowledge and experience in
advanced areas of podiatric practice. Working closely with mentor to achieve development
targets.
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 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 actively participate in personal development reviews (PDRs), team objectives and lifelong
learning.
To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.
To assist in the operational management of an assigned clinical base after
guidance/supervision has been provided. This includes 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.
To use IT systems appropriately.
To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their
understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural
systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full job description please see attachment.
To work as an integral member of the podiatry team to assess need and deliver quality
programmes of podiatric care to patients in a variety of settings across the CSH Surrey sites.
To participate in a mentored rotational programme of specialist clinics, gaining further
knowledge and experience in diabetes (acute and community), nail surgery, biomechanics.
To assess, diagnose, develop treatment plans and provide effective podiatric treatments,
using a problem solving approach based on clinical need and evidence based practice.
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.
To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance as appropriate.
To obtain informed consent prior to treatment plans commencing.
To manage a domiciliary caseload within a geographical area
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 participate in specialist clinical rotations, gaining in- depth knowledge and experience in
advanced areas of podiatric practice. Working closely with mentor to achieve development
targets.
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 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 actively participate in personal development reviews (PDRs), team objectives and lifelong
learning.
To work towards achieving the objectives and values of CSH Surrey.
To assist in the operational management of an assigned clinical base after
guidance/supervision has been provided. This includes 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.
To use IT systems appropriately.
To communicate effectively with all patients, carers and relatives regarding their
understanding of relevant foot care and self care advice, appointments and procedural
systems.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Highly developed dexterity and clinical skills
- - Ability to provide clear and effective communication, both written and verbal to patients and colleagues.
- - Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
- - Good computer literacy
- - Good organisational skills
- - Positive attitude to change.
Desirable
- - Awareness of current NHS trends, policies and Clinical Governance.
- - Experience of research and audit.
- - Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
- - Good presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent or new graduates.
- Local Anesthesia Certificate (or new graduate)
- HCPC Reg (or new graduate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Car Driver (Full License) with access to a car for business use
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- - Highly developed dexterity and clinical skills
- - Ability to provide clear and effective communication, both written and verbal to patients and colleagues.
- - Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
- - Good computer literacy
- - Good organisational skills
- - Positive attitude to change.
Desirable
- - Awareness of current NHS trends, policies and Clinical Governance.
- - Experience of research and audit.
- - Flexibility and the ability to work under pressure.
- - Good presentation skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Podiatric medicine or equivalent or new graduates.
- Local Anesthesia Certificate (or new graduate)
- HCPC Reg (or new graduate)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Car Driver (Full License) with access to a car for business use
Desirable
- Member of the Royal College of Podiatry
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).
