Central London Community Health Trust

Consultant Podiatric Surgeon

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Job summary

Join our dynamic team at Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) NHS Trust!

We're seeking a dedicated Consultant Podiatric Surgeon to join our innovative team, providing expert care to patients across London.

Your Role:

Lead and deliver outpatient and theatre sessions, managing a wide range of podiatric foot conditions.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop personalised treatment plans for patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
Utilize advanced techniques such as POCUS clinics and ultrasound-guided injections.
Drive quality improvement and contribute to our commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Main duties of the job

What We Offer:

A supportive and collaborative environment working alongside experienced professionals.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
A competitive salary and benefits package.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Requirements:

Extensive experience in podiatric surgery and management of complex cases.
A strong commitment to evidence-based practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A current UK HCPC registration and a valid Royal College of Podiatry membership.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional podiatric care and are ready to join a leading Community NHS Trust, we encourage you to apply.

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

18 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£96,340 to £109,849 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-INNER-6639166

Job locations

Charing Cross Hospital

The Riverside Clinic, Healthshare

London

W6 8RF

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Podiatric Medicine
MSc Theory of Podiatric Surgery or equivalent
Podiatric Surgery annotation with the HCPC
Current registration with the HCPC
Non-Medical Independent Prescribing (NMIP)
Current Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Specialist Training (CCPST)
IRMER Operator/practitioner certificates
Immediate Life Support
Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry
Attendance of podiatric surgery-appropriate training courses and conferences

Desirable

Case Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Qualification

Experience

Essential

Assess and diagnose complex foot conditions and then provide appropriate treatment plans.
Assess and evaluate surgical complications.
Request and interpret diagnostic data from a variety of sources (e.g., imaging, haematology, microbiology)
Assess and evaluate patient response to prescribed medicines
Assess complex health needs and co-morbidities in the context of surgical planning
Apply highly developed analytical skills to evaluate surgical procedures before, during and after treatment
Assess risk to patients/staff
Interpret broad policy/clinical guidelines
Where available apply knowledge to accomplish evidence-based practice
Extensive experience working in a Podiatric Surgery Unit
Extensive experience in performing a wide range of podiatric surgical procedures
Experience in managing a clinical caseload and staff without close supervision.
Proven track record of successful patient outcomes and low complication rates.
Experience working in a team environment within the NHS
Experience in initiating, developing and implementing change
To have experience of clinical leadership in Podiatric Surgery
Experience in developing and implementing local clinical guidelines
Experience in clinical audit, research, service evaluation/development & publication
To prescribe and administer prescription-only drug treatment, including analgesics, antibiotics, and corticosteroid medication through Non-Medical Independent Prescribing
To liaise closely with GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals concerning patient care
To be available for on-call duties during office hours as directed by the locally agreed CLCH NHS Trust policy.

Desirable

Rotations or joint working with other teams e.g. diabetes and orthopedics
Experience in utilising advanced surgical skills including novel fixation methods, diabetic foot salvage and MIS techniques

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree in Podiatric Medicine
MSc Theory of Podiatric Surgery or equivalent
Podiatric Surgery annotation with the HCPC
Current registration with the HCPC
Non-Medical Independent Prescribing (NMIP)
Current Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Certificate of Completion of Podiatric Specialist Training (CCPST)
IRMER Operator/practitioner certificates
Immediate Life Support
Membership of the Royal College of Podiatry
Attendance of podiatric surgery-appropriate training courses and conferences

Desirable

Case Accredited Diagnostic Ultrasound Qualification

Experience

Essential

Assess and diagnose complex foot conditions and then provide appropriate treatment plans.
Assess and evaluate surgical complications.
Request and interpret diagnostic data from a variety of sources (e.g., imaging, haematology, microbiology)
Assess and evaluate patient response to prescribed medicines
Assess complex health needs and co-morbidities in the context of surgical planning
Apply highly developed analytical skills to evaluate surgical procedures before, during and after treatment
Assess risk to patients/staff
Interpret broad policy/clinical guidelines
Where available apply knowledge to accomplish evidence-based practice
Extensive experience working in a Podiatric Surgery Unit
Extensive experience in performing a wide range of podiatric surgical procedures
Experience in managing a clinical caseload and staff without close supervision.
Proven track record of successful patient outcomes and low complication rates.
Experience working in a team environment within the NHS
Experience in initiating, developing and implementing change
To have experience of clinical leadership in Podiatric Surgery
Experience in developing and implementing local clinical guidelines
Experience in clinical audit, research, service evaluation/development & publication
To prescribe and administer prescription-only drug treatment, including analgesics, antibiotics, and corticosteroid medication through Non-Medical Independent Prescribing
To liaise closely with GPs, consultants and other healthcare professionals concerning patient care
To be available for on-call duties during office hours as directed by the locally agreed CLCH NHS Trust policy.

Desirable

Rotations or joint working with other teams e.g. diabetes and orthopedics
Experience in utilising advanced surgical skills including novel fixation methods, diabetic foot salvage and MIS techniques

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

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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

Charing Cross Hospital

The Riverside Clinic, Healthshare

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Charing Cross Hospital

The Riverside Clinic, Healthshare

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

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