Central London Community Health Trust

Chiropodist/Podiatrist

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Job summary

Podiatry Service: Advanced Wound Care - Long Term Conditions Specialist Podiatrist Band 7 - MERTON

Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of the population? If you can answer yes; then we may just have the job for you!

It is an exciting time to join the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Podiatry team in Merton and we are seeking enthusiastic and skilled colleagues to join us as we build on existing models of care and introduce new ways of working. Our transformation plans over the next 12 months will include further integration with primary care, planned and unplanned care models and a greater emphasis on population health. We are expanding the existing workforce by recruiting to the current service portfolio and to the new teams.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is highly experienced podiatrist who is passionate about delivering high quality and efficient adult community services, giving the best care to our patients. We are keen to enhance the existing models of delivery and ensure that our services deliver integrated care with partners across primary, acute and mental health services. A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes would be helpful.

You will need to demonstrate effective leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership.

If you are ready to join our team then we are waiting to receive your application. This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours a week.

For further information, please contact:

Timothy Moor

Podiatry Clinical Lead

t.moor@nhs.net

07908 129 182

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
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: 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.

Date posted

24 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9196

Job locations

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW20 8DA

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a broad summary of the role detailing key areas of operation and responsibilities further detail will be provided in the Main Duties and Responsibilities section, below, which provides more granular detail.

The post holder will be responsible for:

Act as a clinical specialist for patients with long term conditions, focusing on those at high risk of tissue and function loss.
Provide expertise in tissue viability and peripheral vascular disease to educate colleagues and junior staff.
Serve as the main point of contact within the team for issues related to peripheral vascular disease and tissue viability.
Utilise specialist skills in wound management, including sharp debridement of difficult/necrotic wounds.
Conduct vascular assessments, including ABPIs (ankle-brachial pressure index) and toe pressures.
Offer highly specialized advice to professionals from various disciplines within GLCH Community clinics.
Collaborate with colleagues from Community Nursing and Tissue Viability to screen patients for vascular/neurological dysfunction in all clinical care settings.
Provide educational opportunities to podiatry, health, and social care staff, as well as patients, to enhance understanding of long-term conditions and the importance of foot care for those affected or at risk from such diseases.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for:

Act as a clinical specialist for patients with long term conditions, focusing on those at high risk of tissue and function loss.
Provide expertise in tissue viability and peripheral vascular disease to educate colleagues and junior staff.
Serve as the main point of contact within the team for issues related to peripheral vascular disease and tissue viability.
Utilise specialist skills in wound management, including sharp debridement of difficult/necrotic wounds.
Conduct vascular assessments, including ABPIs (ankle-brachial pressure index) and toe pressures.
Offer highly specialized advice to professionals from various disciplines within GLCH Community clinics.
Collaborate with colleagues from Community Nursing and Tissue Viability to screen patients for vascular/neurological dysfunction in all clinical care settings.
Provide educational opportunities to podiatry, health, and social care staff, as well as patients, to enhance understanding of long-term conditions and the importance of foot care for those affected or at risk from such diseases.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities

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
Knowledge of ABPIs and toe pressures

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
Knowledge of ABPIs and toe pressures

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW20 8DA

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW20 8DA

Employer's website

https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)