Clinical Sciences and Patient Experience Specialist Podiatrist
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Job summary
Band 6 Clinical Sciences and Patient Experience Specialist Podiatrist
Do you feel like it's time to make a change? Not only to your career, but to the way in which we provide podiatry?
The Podiatry Service in CLCH is dedicated to change and innovation and we are looking for new members of the team who are excited by doing things differently and breaking down the traditional divisions within the profession. Our goal is to create a new care pathway that makes targeted use of clinical sciences to develop clear patient centred, evidence-based packages of care for all appropriate referrals to the podiatry service. This work will inform projects to share learning through presentation and publication, so this role provides one day per week dedicated to research.
As London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare we offer leadership, learning and career opportunities for community healthcare professional that few can match. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
We have three vacancies for this opportunity, all of which will work in the North West Inner division of CLCH NHS Trust, which covers the tri-borough area of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster.
For further details / informal visits contact: Steven Lassetter - CLCH Inner London Podiatry Clinical Lead 07740931585
Main duties of the job
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 clinicsWound Care clinicsNail Surgery clinics
To recommend the use of a limited number of prescription medicines
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
Details
Date posted
13 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-INNER-6701891-C
Job locations
Parsons Green Health Centre
London
SW6 4UL
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Parsons Green Health Centre
London
SW6 4UL
Employer's website
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