Job summary
It is an exciting time to join our Podiatry team in Harrow and we are seeking a full time Band 6 Podiatrist to join us as we continue to build upon existing models 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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work across the community services and contribute to the formal provision of community podiatry. The post holder will form close relationship between acute and primary care, streamlining the local diabetes foot pathways.
The post holder will provide specialist foot care for patients with diabetes with complex, high risk foot problems. This includes diabetes patients with acute and chronic foot wounds, patients with neuropathic and vascular complications. The post holder will be clinically responsible for treatment of the high-risk caseload working autonomously, as well as part of the multidisciplinary team
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:o A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the roleo Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)o Car lease scheme *T&C's applyo Flexible working optionso Annual travel card loano Training, support and development in your careerAs an NHS trust, we are committed to equal opportunities and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
We have a number of staff networks: Disability and Wellbeing Network (DAWN), Race Equality Network and the Rainbow Network which supports LGBT+ staff. Each network has a champion who is an executive director at the Trust and they hold regular meetings to discuss issues and make plans to improve CLCH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Podiatry professional degree qualification. Registration with Health Professions Council. Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development. Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings. Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Podiatry professional degree qualification. Registration with Health Professions Council. Certificate in Local Anaesthesia. Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development. Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings. Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Podiatry professional degree qualification.
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
- Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development.
- Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
- Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber status
- Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
- Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes clinical guidelines and NSF in Diabetes.
- Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Diabetes Consultants and other specialists in this field.
- Organizational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills.
- The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Other
Essential
- A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach.
- Self-motivated and highly driven to achieve timely desired outcomes
- Car driver/ Access to the use of a vehicle
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Podiatry professional degree qualification.
- Registration with Health Professions Council.
- Certificate in Local Anaesthesia.
- Evidence or Portfolio of post-grad Continued Development.
- Experience of service delivery in acute and community settings.
- Evidence of Specialist study and training in Diabetes e.g. SOCAP/COP Diabetic Foot Module; Post graduate study.
- Experience of working at a Band 6 level or above and evidence of working with a high-risk caseload, specifically diabetes in an acute and community setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary and inter-agency working.
Desirable
- Independent Prescriber status
- Ionising Radiation (medical exposure) Regulations Training
- Training in requesting and interpretation of investigations relevant to diabetic foot complications
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- In-depth knowledge in the management of the diabetic foot and general medical diabetes management.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NICE Diabetes clinical guidelines and NSF in Diabetes.
- Good inter-personal skills needed to liaise with Diabetes Consultants and other specialists in this field.
- Organizational and planning skills to manage your own work time.
- Ability to deal professionally and objectively with distressing/uncomfortable situations, e.g. terminally ill patients, child abuse, providing guidance to team members where appropriate.
- Effective oral and written communication skills, report writing, presentation skills.
- The ability to maintain up to date clinical knowledge and skills.
- Knowledge and application of clinical governance.
- Knowledge of diversity issues and ability to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Other
Essential
- A forward thinking, creative and flexible approach.
- Self-motivated and highly driven to achieve timely desired outcomes
- Car driver/ Access to the use of a vehicle
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).
