Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Podiatrist Band 6

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Job summary

Specialist Podiatrist - Band 6 - Merton

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is responsible for delivering Community adult services across Merton.
It is an exciting time to join our Podiatry team in Merton and we are seeking a full time B6 Specialist 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.

We pride ourselves on:

Investing in your career by ensuring you are given every opportunity to be upskilled.
Offer you the opportunity of working in a supported team.

You will be:

Passionate about delivering high quality and efficient Podiatric care to our patients.
Working across our Merton Community sites.
A well organised & flexible professional.
Have interpersonal & excellent communication skills.
Strong & motivated with the ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice.
Have triaging skills to ensure the best outcome for our patients.

For an informal chat and finding out more please contact:

Timothy Moor

Podiatry Clinical Lead

t.moor@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

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:

To work in collaboration with a team of Podiatrists and other health care professionals, organisations and agencies to ensure seamless and high-quality care for all patients.
To monitor supervise and delegate podiatry services delivered by support staff including junior clinicians, Podiatry Assistants and to mentor students during placements.
To undertake CLCH clinical rotations within the CLCH podiatry service and as deemed appropriate to the individual's development and the service need.
To liaise with and refer to the direction of Highly Specialist Clinicians when necessary and as appropriate.

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: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

06 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9268

Job locations

L5 Merton Community Podiatry

London

SW1E 6QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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
  
  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(s) of podiatry

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(s) 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

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

L5 Merton Community Podiatry

London

SW1E 6QP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

L5 Merton Community Podiatry

London

SW1E 6QP

Employer's website

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