Central London Community Health Trust

Band 7 Diabetic Specialist Podiatrist

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Job summary

Podiatry Service: Diabetes 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.

We are looking for someone who is a highly experienced podiatrist; with post registration training in the management of the diabetic foot (Diabetic Foot Module / CPD) and 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.

Main duties of the job

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

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

09 January 2024

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-9836

Job locations

Nelson Health Centre

London

SW19 3NS

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care and supporting junior staff members to do likewise.
To deliver care in a range of settings. For example (Clinics and Health Centres, Domiciliary visits).
To autonomously assess, manage and treat a high-risk complex caseload, consisting of and including patients with acute and chronic diabetic foot problems, pre and post-operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problems, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
To use specialised investigative and analytical skills to undertake comprehensive and sensitive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations, using specialised clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition/problem. This will involve identifying and interpreting conflicting elements from different sources.
To be skilled in the comprehensive neurological and vascular assessment, offloading, casting, wound debridement including amputations, advanced pathology, advanced wound management techniques.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care and supporting junior staff members to do likewise.
To deliver care in a range of settings. For example (Clinics and Health Centres, Domiciliary visits).
To autonomously assess, manage and treat a high-risk complex caseload, consisting of and including patients with acute and chronic diabetic foot problems, pre and post-operative amputations wounds and acute and chronic neuropathic, vascular foot/lower limb problems, using appropriate diagnostic techniques, skills and tools.
To use specialised investigative and analytical skills to undertake comprehensive and sensitive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations, using specialised clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition/problem. This will involve identifying and interpreting conflicting elements from different sources.
To be skilled in the comprehensive neurological and vascular assessment, offloading, casting, wound debridement including amputations, advanced pathology, advanced wound management techniques.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
Certificate in local anaesthesia
NHS experience with exposure to advanced wound care management
Commitment to personal and continuing professional development.

Desirable

Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry.
Evidence of completion of statutory training.
Leadership training
Member of appropriate specialist interest group.
Willingness to continue post graduate training.
Evidence of attendance or completion of diabetic foot specific education (The Foot in Diabetes Module).
Involvement in training & teaching
IR(ME)R.
Relevant postgraduate certificates or postgraduate diploma (or to be achieved within agreed timescale).

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

HCPC Registered Podiatrist (DPodM or BSc)
Certificate in local anaesthesia
NHS experience with exposure to advanced wound care management
Commitment to personal and continuing professional development.

Desirable

Evidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry.
Evidence of completion of statutory training.
Leadership training
Member of appropriate specialist interest group.
Willingness to continue post graduate training.
Evidence of attendance or completion of diabetic foot specific education (The Foot in Diabetes Module).
Involvement in training & teaching
IR(ME)R.
Relevant postgraduate certificates or postgraduate diploma (or to be achieved within agreed timescale).

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

SW19 3NS

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

SW19 3NS

Employer's website

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