Central London Community Health Trust

Senior Podiatrist

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Job summary

It is an exciting time to join our teams in Barnet 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. All being delivered with the support and leadership of a forward thinking Senior Management Team.

The Barnett Podiatry Service is a progressive team with new roles becoming available to meet the demands on the service. In this role you will be at the forefront of delivering new models of care through transformation that meets the needs of our community.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to contribute to the creation of what that looks like as well as positively impacting and enhancing the experiences of our patients in Barnet. You will provide day-to-day clinical care in a supported environment and within a dynamic team. Providing day-to-day professional leadership, you will ensure the needs of patients are placed at the centre of care delivery while providing assurance that standards of clinical care within a designated area is of the highest standard attainable.

You will need to demonstrate empathy and compassionate leadership skills alongside excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to teach and inspire colleagues through active demonstration of clinical practice and leadership. At the same time be willing to learn and develop within this Band 6 role.

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
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

19 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year Pro rata, inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8433

Job locations

Watling Clinic

WATlING

Edgware

Middlesex

HA8 0RW

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 specialized 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 recommend the use of a limited number of prescription medicines

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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 specialized 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 recommend the use of a limited number of prescription medicines

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
oEvidence of continual professional and personal development
oRegistration with the Health Professions Council
oCertificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

oEvidence of post grad training in specialist area of podiatry

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oBSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine or Diploma (if qualified prior 1991)
oEvidence of continual professional and personal development
oRegistration with the Health Professions Council
oCertificate in local anaesthesia

Desirable

oEvidence of post grad training in specialist area 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

Watling Clinic

WATlING

Edgware

Middlesex

HA8 0RW

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Watling Clinic

WATlING

Edgware

Middlesex

HA8 0RW

Employer's website

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